native code – 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…

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…

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…

Unit testing support for native apps in Visual Studio 11

By sridharpoduri May 29, 2012C++, native apps, native code, unit testing

Visual Studio 11 includes support for unit testing native code. This support is provided via an in-built, shipping in the box, brand new C++ unit testing framework. No need to…