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…
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…
The Windows 8.1 PDF API and innovations from the ecosystem
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…
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.,…