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COM+ for VB programmers by Ted Pattison of DM https://msdn.microsoft.com/msdn-online/start/features/complus4vb.asp
Handling Exceptions by Robert Schmidt https://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/deep.asp
The Evolving Interface by Robert Hess https://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/hess.asp
Dr GUI is Duwamished! https://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/drgui.asp
VBA and DNA by Ari Bixhorn This article provides a high-level overview of Microsoft’s framework for distributed systems and outlines the architecture and benefits of using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to tailor these applications. https://msdn.microsoft.com/isapi/msdnlib.idc?theURL=/library/backgrnd/html/vba4dna.htm
Customize Windows DNA with VBA It's what will differentiate static distributed applications from the next generation of dynamic Windows DNA development platforms. It's also why organizations are turning to Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to enable quick and effective customization in their Windows DNA products. https://msdn.microsoft.com/vba/isv/technical/windna.asp
Windows DNA Primer Windows DNA is Microsoft's platform for building and deploying Web-based applications -- ranging from your e-commerce site to your intranet app. Windows DNA is a platform, in the sense that it identifies and provides all the products, tools, services, and the programming model that developers need to build a Web application. https://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/windowsdna.asp
Stroustrup:C++ Bjorne Stroustrup is the inventor of C++. This is his C++ page. https://www.research.att.com/%7Ebs/C%2B%2B.html
Stroustrup's FAQ Frequently asked questions about C++ by Bjorne Stroustrup himself. Questions answered include the correct pronunciation of his name! https://www.research.att.com/%7Ebs/bs%5Ffaq.html
Muller's Introduction To OOP Some C++ topics are hard to explain, but this site methodically covers topics like polymorphism, abstract data types, and templates. https://www.gnacademy.org/uu%2Dgna/text/cc/Tutorial/tutorial.html
Introduction to C++ Reddy and Wise illustrate C++ language features with language history and self-contained examples in this series on C++ and Java from ACM. https://www.acm.org/crossroads/xrds1%2D1/ovp.html
From The Ground Up: A Guide To C++ This excellent, fun tutorial helps a total novice understand important C++ topics such as object-oriented design using taco and salsa analogies (registration is free). Especially good if you know Pascal and want to learn C++. https://journal.iftech.com/articles/ao%5Fmfc/
Creating a Simple MFC Program This tutorial takes you through the basic steps involved in creating a simple MFC program with Microsoft Visual C++. https://journal.iftech.com/articles/ao%5Fmfc/
C++ Stuff by Neil Concise but clear descriptions of C++ topics https://www.cyclone7.com/cpp/
C++ FAQ Lite Marshall Cline's frequently asked questions about C++. https://www.cerfnet.com/%7Empcline/c%2B%2B%2Dfaq%2Dlite/
C++ Annotations A tutorial for knowledgeable users of C looking to make an easy transition to C++. https://www.icce.rug.nl/docs/cplusplus/cplusplus.html
A Guide to C++ An interactive online tutorial for C++. It's free but you must register in order to use it. https://library.advanced.org/3074/
Alexander's programming in C++ Alexander makes the newbie feel like programming is easy. https://www.dcjournal.com/database/restruc1.html
DbiDoRestructure: Part 1 Mike Harris presents DbiDoRestructure: Part 1, the first part of his three part series of articles that explain how to create a database table restructuring application. In this article Mike Harris explains how to iterate and display database Alias names for a specified database driver type. https://www.dcjournal.com/database/restruc1.html
DbiDoRestructure: Part 2 Mike Harris presents DbiDoRestructure: Part 2, the second part of his three part series of articles that explain how to create a database table restructuring application. In this article Mike Harris explains how to iterate and display table names for a specified database Alias. https://www.dcjournal.com/database/restruc2.html
DbiDoRestructure: Part 3 Mike Harris presents DbiDoRestructure: Part 3, the final part of his three part series of articles that explain how to create a database table restructuring application. In this article Mike Harris discusses database cursors, table descriptors, field descriptors, and the table restructure operation itself. https://www.dcjournal.com/database/restruc3.html
Database Callback Functions Mike Harris presents Database Callback Functions. In this new article Mike Harris explains how to use database callback functions to capture extended information in database applications. Learn the similarities and differences between the TBDECallback object and the DbiRegisterCallback function. https://www.dcjournal.com/database/callback.html
BDE Language Drivers Mike Harris and Michael Trier team up to present, BDE Language Drivers, an article that shows how to programmatically enumerate the language drivers stored in the BDE. Plus, along the way you'll learn some information about the BDE API that could prove useful. https://www.dcjournal.com/database/langdrv.html
Image is Everything Brad Stowers' article, Image is Everything, explains how to display icons associated with filenames in the ListView control. Take advantage of the newest user interface features and provide your uses with a consistent look and feel. Also, don't forget to check out his website, Delphi Free Stuff, where you can download a System Image List component WITH source. https://www.dcjournal.com/gooey/sysimage.htm
Mysteries and Quandries of DLLs This tutorial will get you started in one of the more advanced Windows programming areas. A great introduction into a scary subject. https://www.bytamin-c.com/articles/dlls.htm
Accessing DLLs and the Windows API https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/devprods/vs6/vbasic/vbcon98/vbconaccessingdllswindowsapi.htm
Advanced Topics in C++ A presentation on the slightly advanced features of C++ such as overloading, class templates, pointers and references. https://www.cc.gatech.edu/computing/classes/cs2390_97_summer/lectures/introcplusplus/slide27.html
DLLs for Beginners The objective of this article is to introduce the concepts of the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) and the mechanism of writing a DLL for Microsoft Windows applications. https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/techart/msdn_dllart.htm
DLLs A brief overview of DLLs and what they do hhttps://www.arachnoid.com/lutusp/dll_article.html
DLL Tutorial This tutorial explains how to build a DLL in Visual C++ and then use it in a VB application. https://www.boondog.com/tutorials/dlltutor/dlltutor.htm
The Design Process This White Paper covers the design process for software creation with a special emphases on Object Oriented Programming. https://www.bytamin-c.com/articles/DesignProcess.htm
An OOP Primer This article is great if you are new to the world of Objects or programming in general. The article gives an introduction to Object Oriented Programming and then talks about Borland's implementation of TObject. Great info to help build your foundation in C++ and the Builder. Written by Scott Cross. https://www.bytamin-c.com/articles/Implementation of TObject.htm
Program for Change Use interfaces in your C++ programs to simplify maintenance by Michael L. Perry https://www.devx.com/upload/free/features/vcdj/1999/11nov99/mp1199/mp1199.asp
Debugging Component-Based Memory Leaks. There are many ways to catch memory leaks. Here's one that works well with COM, CORBA, and other components. https://www.cuj.com/current/feature.html
Executing a Class Member in Its Own Thread Executing a Class Member in Its Own Thread by Allen Broadman and Eric Shaw. https://www.cuj.com/archive/1712/1712list.html
Supercharge your scripts Supercharge your scripts - WSH and COM relevant Check out this link
New MSJ Release!! November issue of MSJ includes COM+ security model and Paul DiLascio's COMToys......read on Check out this link
And FM 2000 gets a look-in too. For info on how it uses COM+ services Check out this link
Duwamish Book Sample Phase 4 of the Duwamish Books sample is now ready. COM, ASP, IIS and the rest! Check out this link
MSDN Voices MSDN Voices hosts Dr Gui, and Extreme XML Check out this link
Christian Beaumont's ATL MMC sample Christian Beaumont's ATL MMC sample has reappeared on the net. Check out this link
COM newsgroups notes, COM Newsgroups etc microsoft.public.vc.activex.templatelib powersoft.public.powerbuilder.distributed microsoft.public.vc.mfcole
Keep an eye on MVP.org Check out the MFC programs and utilities. Check out this link
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