Using resumable functions in the CxxReadFileComponent sample
Hello, Welcome back from holidays. A few weeks ago, I posted a note about updating the samples of my book to the November CTP of Visual C++. The main goal…
How To: Use XAML and DirectX with C++ and create a compelling Windows Store app
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
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
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…
Targeting Modern C++ and Windows Store apps samples for Windows 8.1 – Part 1 of n
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?
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?
//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.,…
A getting started template for creating XAML/DX apps using C++ and the SwapChainBackgroundPanel
This post comes courtesy of Wayne Ransier. Start a XAML/C++ project in Visual Studio 2012 with the default Blank Template and replace the generated <Grid> element with a <SwapChainBackgroundPanel> <SwapChainBackgroundPanel…
Tip of the day: Using Constants in WinRT
This tip comes courtesy of a question asked on an internal discussion list. Deon from the C++ team provided the answer. WinRT does not support constants. This means you cannot…
Multi-touch drawing in Windows Store apps using C++ and DirectX
Windows 8 introduces input via multiple touch points. In the DrawIt sample of my book "Modern C++ and Windows Store apps", I show how to add free form drawing on…