Using shared_ptr instead of raw pointers helps you avoid the common pitfalls associated with raw pointers but in some cases, its performance isn't satisfactory. Unique_ptr is a new C++0x smart pointer that is compact, fast and fully compatible with the standard library. Find out how to use unique_ptr to make your code safer without sacrificing performance.
Learn how to paint the background color (paint entire window) of CToolbarby using the "AfxControBar".
Learn how to lock the toolbars (within a rebar or not) like Windows Explorer under Windows 2000/XP.
How to implement a header for your SDI/MDI project.
Getting a docking toolbar in a dialog is not easy. I do a small trick -- I make a dialog behave like a toolbar, thus making a lot of GUI gimmicks easy to incorporate.
How to hook up the normal click events for toolbars in VC7, and how to disable buttons programmatically, depending on context.
Learn to implement exception handling mechanism in C++.
Still postponing the upgrade to VS 2017? Here's some information that can help you decide whether to plunge ahead or wait longer.
Learn about some of Visual Studio's newer tools to make your coding and debugging a bit more productive.
Choosing the right platform—IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS—can greatly enhance your Cloud presence.
