C++11 – 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…

It’s time to move away from Turbo C++

By sridharpoduri June 12, 2013C++, C++ /CX, C++11, Uncategorized1 Comment

You might be surprised to hear that a good number of colleges (at least in India) still rely on using the ages old Turbo C++ package to teach aspiring students…

Getting started with C++

By sridharpoduri May 29, 2013C++, C++11

How does one get started with C++? Where should an aspiring developer start? What books should they read? These are some questions that do the rounds of many developers who…

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…

[Updated with purchase and discount links] Modern C++ and Windows Store Apps – A book about Modern C++ and native technologies

By sridharpoduri March 20, 2013Book, C++, C++ /CX, C++11, native code, Visual C++, Windows 8, WinRT, WRL, XAML14 Comments

Over the past few months, I have been writing a book on developing apps using C++ and the various native technologies shipping as part of the Windows 8 wave. Some…

Title change for my book

By sridharpoduri January 26, 2013Book, C++ /CX, C++11, MS Press, Visual C++13 Comments

Based on technical review feedback, we (Microsoft Press, the reviewers and the author) have mutually agreed to change the title of my upcoming Microsoft Press book from “Programming Windows 8…

The power and flexibility of C++ or why you should write C++ apps for Windows 8 and beyond :-)

By sridharpoduri September 24, 2012C++, C++11, native code, WinRT, WRL2 Comments

Last Friday, the C++ team in Redmond released source code for “Project Austin” a skunk works project that is essentially a note taking app. Check out the team’s announcement blog…

Announcement: Book on C++ /Cx and Metro style app development

By sridharpoduri May 23, 2012Book, C++ /CX, C++11, Metro style app, MS Press, WinRT, XAML16 Comments

Hi I am happy to announce an upcoming book on C++ /Cx and Metro style app development. This book is currently in the works and will be published by Microsoft…

C++ Uninterrupted streaming live on Channel 9

By sridharpoduri May 18, 2012C++, C++ /CX, C++11, WinRT, WRL, XAML

head over to http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Windows-Camp/Developing-Windows-8-Metro-style-apps-in-Cpp and have fun!!!

[Updated URL]:Live Streaming of the Developing Windows 8 Metro apps on Channel 9

By sridharpoduri May 18, 2012C++, C++ /CX, C++11, WinRT, WRL, XAML

Live Streaming link at http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Windows-Camp/Developing-Windows-8-Metro-style-apps-in-Cpp I will be tuned in for the entire event. I would encourage all C++ developers to watch the event online, if you cannot make it…