XAML – 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…

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…

What’s new in XAML for Windows 8.1?

By sridharpoduri July 3, 2013C++ /CX, DirectX, performance, Windows 8.1, XAML, Xaml/DX Interop

//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

By sridharpoduri June 26, 2013C++ /CX, DirectX, XAML

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…

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…

How To: Use XAML and DirectX with C++ and create a compelling Windows Store app

Will there be an update for “Modern C++ and Windows Store apps” for Windows 8.1?

What’s new in XAML for Windows 8.1?

A getting started template for creating XAML/DX apps using C++ and the SwapChainBackgroundPanel

Purchase Modern C++ and Windows Store apps in India

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

Binding WebView directly to Html Content using C++ /CX

A great way to spend the weekend

Writing C++ /CX code to generate XAML UI

Programming Windows Sixth Edition – Last day to get a great deal