Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00 EDT

Microsoft Foundation Classes for C++ (MFC) continue to evolve, and many useful features are added. Let's Compare MFC9 to MFC10 and discover which classes and methodes are added.

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

The introduction of the iPad and other slates demonstrates that end users have a strong appetite for touch-enabled experiences. MFC 10 adds comprehensive support for touch functionality, allowing users with tablet PCs and digitizers to interact with applications in a simple, natural manner, including gestures and multi-touch.

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

Learn about MFC serialization and files version management in dialog applications.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

MFC serialization and files version management in Multiple Document Interfaces applications (MDI)

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

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.

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

Explore the details of how a Shell Explorer Context Menu works and learn the role played by the registry database.

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

The article gives an example of false-sharing in multi-threading programming using C++0x std::thread.

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

The Office 2007 suite of applications introduced the Ribbon UI element to combine and simplify application toolbars and menus into a single, consistent area for invoking task-specific application commands. Windows 7 ships with a Ribbon control, and Visual C++ developers have easy access to this built-in Ribbon functionality through MFC 10 enhancements.

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

You're often required to repeat identical pieces of initialization code in every constructor of a class that declares multiple constructors. That's because unlike a few other programming languages, The C++ programming language doesn't allow a constructor to call another constructor of the same class. Luckily, this problem is about to disappear with the recent approval of a new C++0x feature called delegating constructors which are explained in this C++ tutorial.

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00 EDT

Microsoft looks to the future with Windows Phone 7, is it enough to catch up with the competition? Read along to learn how WP7 differs from past versions of Windows Mobile and how it matches up against its rivals.