2013 – My musings

How To: Use XAML and DirectX with C++ and create a compelling Windows Store app

By sridharpoduri December 30, 2013C++, C++ /CX, C++11, native apps, native code, Windows 8.1, XAML, Xaml/DX Interop

One of the great benefits of using C++ to write Windows Store apps is the ability to mix and match various components and create compelling user experiences. There are a…

Coming Soon: Updated Code Samples with resumable support

By sridharpoduri December 24, 2013await resumable winrt async, C++ /CX, samples1 Comment

Hello, I will be posting a revised set of samples from my book, "Modern C++ and Windows Store apps" using the resumable function support available from the C++ November CTP.…

Learning C++ /CX with a console app on Windows 8.1

By sridharpoduri November 15, 2013C++ /CX, Visual Studio, Windows 8.1

I have previously published a template on the VS Gallery that allows you to build console apps by writing C++ /CX code and not starting with XAML and code generation…

The Windows 8.1 PDF API and innovations from the ecosystem

By sridharpoduri October 18, 2013DirectX, Pdf, Windows 8.11 Comment

It feels good when you work with a feature team (Dev/Test/PM) and bring a new system to life. In Windows 8.1, I worked with a great team of developers and…

My C++ articles for MSDN Magazine

By sridharpoduri September 3, 2013Uncategorized2 Comments

How does C++ fit in the "all in the cloud" meme we hear non-stop these days? Are C++ developers staring at a scenario where we need to use other languages…

Targeting Modern C++ and Windows Store apps samples for Windows 8.1 – Part 1 of n

By sridharpoduri August 23, 2013Book, C++ /CX, Windows 8.11 Comment

I have previously mentioned that I will not be updating "Modern C++ and Windows Store apps" to have an edition exclusively for Windows 8.1. My reason behind the decision is…

Will there be an update for “Modern C++ and Windows Store apps” for Windows 8.1?

By sridharpoduri July 4, 2013Book, C++ /CX, Visual C++, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, XAML, Xaml/DX Interop

With Windows 8.1 now released as a Consumer Preview enabling developers to try out and begin building apps for the new Operating System, I wanted to let folks know if…

What’s new in XAML for Windows 8.1?

By sridharpoduri July 3, 2013C++ /CX, DirectX, performance, Windows 8.1, XAML, Xaml/DX Interop

//BUILD 2013 concluded last week and there was a ton of stuff to assimilate. I will attempt to summarize a few important changes for C++/XAML/DirectX developers in this blog post.,…

Announcing the winners of the //BUILD contest book giveaway

By sridharpoduri July 2, 2013Book, BUILD conference1 Comment

I am happy to announce the winners of the //BUILD contest I announced a few weeks ago. Matt Larson, Chris Wolf, Subramanyam S, Kim Perry, Carsten Jorgensen, Raúl Guerrero Deschamps,…

Continuing on Modern C++ and building connected apps

By sridharpoduri June 28, 2013Uncategorized

Hi, In my book, "Modern C++ and Windows Store apps", I attempted to provide an overview of how a developer could consume various native technologies and build differentiated application experiences in Windows…