Book – My musings

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…

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,…

Flipkart in India begins taking order for Modern C++ and Windows Store apps

By sridharpoduri June 17, 2013Book

For folks in India, you can begin placing orders here. -Sridhar

The Windows Store opportunity for C++ developers

By sridharpoduri June 15, 2013Book, C++, Windows 8

One of my colleagues sent this statement my way and I quote him "The advent of Windows Store combines a great app-development infrastructure with a reach of 250 million people…

Two copies remaining

By sridharpoduri June 15, 2013Book, C++, Windows 82 Comments

With less than two weeks to go for //BUILD 2013, I still have two copies of my book "Modern C++ and Windows Store apps" waiting to be given away. Follow…

Modern C++ and Windows Store apps giveaway – An update

By sridharpoduri May 12, 2013Book, C++ /CX2 Comments

I wanted to provide a quick update on the winning responses so far to book contest I have announced a few weeks back. I am humbled by the responses I…

Modern C++ and Windows Store apps giveaway

By sridharpoduri April 20, 2013Book, C++, Windows 85 Comments

BUILD 2013 is 9 weeks away. In anticipation of BUILD 2013, I am listing a giveaway for my book, "Modern C++ and Windows Store apps". Every week leading to the…

Purchase Modern C++ and Windows Store apps in India

By sridharpoduri March 25, 2013Book, C++ /CX, C++11, native code, Visual C++, Windows 8, WinRT, XAML

Hi, Wanted to provide a quick update on the availability of my book, "Modern C++ and Windows Store apps", in India. Get the eBook in Adobe PDF: http://www.infibeam.com/eBooks/modern-c-windows-store-apps-sridhar-poduri-pdf-ebook-download/9780989020800-BEPDF.html Get the paperback…

Where can I purchase “Modern C++ and Windows Store apps” book

By sridharpoduri March 22, 2013Book16 Comments

There are a few avenues by which you can purchase a copy of my book, "Modern C++ and Windows Store apps". Obtaining a paperback edition You can purchase a copy…