Latest COM Articles

Beginning C#: Getting Started with C#

By Peter Shaw - Published 01/08/2016

Ready to jump into the exciting world of C# programming? Here are some tips to getting started the right way.

Programming SMS with a GSM Modem

By Peter Shaw - Published 10/16/2015

Use a modest modem to connect your IoT devices to the world.

Common Pitfalls of COM Interoperability in .Net

By Supreet HVR - Published 01/21/2009

Discover some of the common pitfalls of using COM Interoperability in .NET as well as best practices that could help you steer clear of these pitfalls.

Managed Calls and Events in Unmanaged C++

By Safouane Hicham - Published 05/20/2008

Learn how to use managed calls and events in unmanaged C++.

XMLHTTP: Super Glue for the Web

By Quin Street - Published 01/10/2008

Kyle Patrick explains how using the XMLHTTPConnection object that Microsoft packaged with its MSXML parser is a fast, free, and powerful method for communication between any client and server application that supports COM objects. Using this, instead of CGI, means you can have a client-server interaction between the browser and the Web server that can be done without changing the Web page. Sample code and URLs are included.

Preparing for New SOA and BPM Development on the Microsoft Platform

By Jeffrey Juday - Published 11/02/2006

An attendee at Microsoft SOA and Business Process Conference 2006 gives you the inside scoop on preparing your organization to utilize the new Microsoft SOA and BPM development products.