My musings – Page 5 – C++ and software

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…

The book is complete and is off for final reviews

By sridharpoduri September 19, 2012Book11 Comments

I just wanted to share a quick update on the status of “Programming Windows 8 Apps using Microsoft Visual C++”. As of today, I have completed the content and samples…

Registration now available for the Bengaluru Developer AppFest

By sridharpoduri September 3, 2012AppFest

Head over to http://www.microsoft.com/india/events/win8appfest/ and register quickly. If you have a cool idea that can be categorized into one of the 20 that are listed on the event page, please do…

Windows Azure Mobile Services is now available

By sridharpoduri August 29, 2012Azure Mobile Services, Windows 81 Comment

If you want to connect a scalable cloud backend for your Windows 8 Apps, check out the just announced Windows Azure Mobile Services. Here are some useful links to get…

Wanna be part of the world’s largest AppFest?

By sridharpoduri August 28, 2012AppFest, Windows 83 Comments

I will be traveling to Bangalore and will be present at the event which will be conducted on Sep 21-22, 2012. Bring forth your ideas, coding and design skills, learn…

Release Preview edition of Programming Windows, 6th Edition is now available

By sridharpoduri August 19, 2012MS Press, Windows 8

The 6th Edition of Programming Windows, updated for the Release Preview of Windows 8 is now available. Here are useful links, both for procuring the book as well as the…

Second Preview of Programming Windows 8 Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

By sridharpoduri August 19, 2012MS Press

The second Preview of Programming Windows 8 Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is coming this Monday. Head over to the announcement by Microsoft Press here. -Sridhar

Pre-Order “Programming Windows® 8 Apps with Microsoft® Visual C++®”

By sridharpoduri August 17, 2012Book, MS Press8 Comments

The book is now available for pre-order. The estimated book launch is November 2012. Head over to the official site here for more details. -Sridhar

Windows 8 and VS2012 now available

By sridharpoduri August 15, 2012Visual Studio, Windows 8

If you are a MSDN subscriber, the bits are now available for download. Enjoy!!!

Programming Windows 8 Applications using C++ /CX–An update on the book

By sridharpoduri August 13, 2012Book, C++ /CX, MS Press, WinRT4 Comments

I have been thinking of providing an update on the status of my work on authoring “Programming Windows 8 Applications using Microsoft Visual C++”. Today marks a good time for…