Best Article of May 2021

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The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
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Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
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Current Entries

Articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered. The top 50 entries are shown.

GFX Forever: The Complete Guide to GFX for IoT

8 Mar 2022honey the codewitch

GFX is a fast and full featured replacement for standard IoT drawing libraries that is optimized to reduce bus I/O

C++14

C++

Arduino

Dev

IoT

ESP-IDF

graphics

CSplitButton with Images

19 May 2021Michael Haephrati

How to enhance the MFC CSplitButton control to support images

C++

MFC

Historic Development of Calculus with Code

16 May 2021Kenneth Haugland

Showing the major stepping stones of the development of calculus and its precursors

mathematics

Fluent Web API Integration Testing

22 May 2021Marc Clifton

Write readable integration tests that exclusively call Web APIs

Fluent

Excelsior! Building Applications Without a Safety Net - Part 0

11 May 2021Pete O'Hanlon

Introduction to a series of articles where we build an application showing the entire thought process when writing it

.NET-Core

.NET

Dev

HotPoints - A New Method for 2D Polyline Vertex Smoothing

30 Apr 2021ADMGNS

An alternative method to Catmull-Rom, Chaikin or Bezier curve smoothing methods

Delphi

Windows

algorithm

A Simple 32bit Ret2libc Attack in Linux

27 May 2021Oscar-Tark

In this article, we will be looking at a more advanced version of a buffer overflow attack.

Excelsior! Building Applications Without a Safety Net - Part 2

13 May 2021Pete O'Hanlon

Second part of a series of articles where we build an application showing the entire thought process when writing it

.NET-Core

.NET

MFC CRecordset - How to Bypass the 255 Column Limit

21 May 2021rev78

Simply bypass the 255 columns in MFC CRecordset

GFX Part 4: The ILI9341 Display Driver and JPEG Support

4 May 2021honey the codewitch

Use an ILI9341 display efficiently from an ESP32 without the Arduino framework. Load JPEGs.

Excelsior! Building Applications Without a Safety Net - Part 3

20 May 2021Pete O'Hanlon

Third part of a series of articles where we build an application showing the entire thought process when writing it

.NET-Core

.NET-Standard

.NET

Excelsior! Building Applications Without a Safety Net - Part 1

11 May 2021Pete O'Hanlon

First part of a series of articles where we build an application showing the entire thought process when writing it

Non-structural Type Constraints

3 Sep 2021Jon McKee

Creating type mappings for use in constraints.

A basic X3DOM editor based on OpenGL running on ReactOS (and consequently on Windows XP and newer versions)

16 May 2021Steffen Ploetz

Creation of a basic X3DOM editor based on OpenGL with as little code as possible, that is running on ReactOS and Windows, to check out the capabilities of X3DOM.

Dockerized AI on Large Models With NLP and Transformers

19 May 2021Jarek Szczegielniak

In this article we run an inference model for NLP using models persisted on a Docker volume.

Python

artificial-intelligence

Writing Compiler Front-Ends for LLVM with Lua using Mewa

26 May 2021Patrick P. Frey

In this article we see how a very primitive compiler is written in Lua using Mewa and how to compile and run a simple demo program in the shell.

Build the Forest in Python Series: Red-Black Tree

31 Dec 2021Shun Huang

Use Python to build Red-Black Tree

Python

Jenkins Jobs and Deployments for MLOps on GKE

12 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In this article we’ll see how to define jobs, deployments, and services so that our containers can accomplish their objectives.

Selenium Automation Testing

13 May 2021Saroja Nali

An overview of Selenium Automation testing tools, their advantages, and limitations.

.NET

test-automation

Debugging AI Code Running in a Docker Container

21 May 2021Jarek Szczegielniak

In this article we use Visual Studio Code to edit and debug our increasingly complex code running inside a Docker container.

shell

Python

artificial-intelligence

Deploying AI Docker Containers to the Cloud

25 May 2021Jarek Szczegielniak

In this article, we publish our NLP API service to Azure using Azure Container Instances.

shell

Python

artificial-intelligence

Correctly Typing Vuex with TypeScript

5 May 2021Gábor Angyal

A walkthrough of statically typing Vuex with TypeScript

Typescript

vue.js

Multi-Stage Docker Builds for AI Object Detection

18 May 2021Jarek Szczegielniak

In this article we run inference on sample images with TensorFlow using a containerized Object Detection API environment.

shell

Python

artificial-intelligence

docker

tensorflow

machine-learning

How to Easily Create Telegram Bot using C#

23 May 2021Uladzislau Baryshchyk

A walkthrough and source code for creating telegram bot using C# and deploying it on AWS

Continuous Training in an MLOps Pipeline

6 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In this article, we’ll deep-dive into the Continuous Training code.

Python

docker

machine-learning

Building an MLOps Model API

10 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In this article we build the model API to support the prediction service.

Python

docker

machine-learning

GFX Sidebar: Inside the ILI9341 Display Driver on the ESP-IDF

6 May 2021honey the codewitch

Explore the inner workings of a highly capable IoT display driver for the ESP32

Setting Up Jenkins to Build CI/CD Pipelines for MLOps

13 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In this article we set up Jenkins CI for this project in order to start building and automating our MLOps pipelines.

Automating MLOps Deployment to Kubernetes

17 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In this article, we develop a semi-automated deployment-to-production script, which will complete our project.

Exposing Dockerized AI Models via RESTful API

20 May 2021Jarek Szczegielniak

In this article, we’ll modify our code to expose the same logic via a Rest API service.

Python

artificial-intelligence

Convincing Stakeholders of Necessity of System Creation and/or Code Changes

2 May 2021raddevus

7 step outline will help you communicate quickly and clearly to team about System Creation / Code Changes

Agile

documentation

system

Setting Up GitHub, Docker, and Google Cloud Platform for Automated MLOps

4 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In this article, we set up a cloud environment for this project.

Find the Commit which Broke the Test in Git

7 May 2021Marcell Lipp

Git used for debugging

debugging

versioning

Git

What Code Editor to Use for .NET Core on MacOS?

10 May 2021Jason Sultana

A short discussion of some different options available for developing .net core applications on Mac OS

Auto Generate a Lot of Columns in Reporting Services (RDL)

15 May 2021be05x5

SQL script that will generate XML code that you can copy paste into your RDL file and just do it that way

SQL

XML

RDL

WPF and RX - Dispose vs Complete

16 May 2021G.TR

This tip shows two different approaches for disposing view models that use Reactive Extension

React-Native FileManager Component with Firebase Storage

18 May 2021D_Gregorian

How to create a React-Native (iOS & Android) FileManager with Firebase Storage

Typescript

react-native

React

Exploring Data Cubes on NSimpleOlap (Alpha)

5 May 2021Carlos Conceição

Current features of NSimpleOlap library

MLOps Continuous Delivery with Model Unit Testing

7 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In this article, we develop a model unit testing container.

Python

docker

machine-learning

Building and Deploying (CI/CD) Angular Applications using GitHub and Azure

8 May 2021DotNetLead.com

How to build and deploy Angular application using GitHub and Azure

Chaining MLOps Pipelines with Jenkins Workflows

14 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In the previous article in the series we set up build Jenkins workflows. In this article, we're going to build them.

Jenkins

deep-learning

DevOps

Dlús : Irish Language Word Processor

15 Jan 2022Christ Kennedy

A fully functional Irish Language Word Processor written in C#

.NET3.0

Win64

Dev

Creating an MLOps Kubernetes Cluster on GKE

11 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In this article series, we'll demonstrate how to take use a CI/CD pipeline - a tool usually used by developers and DevOps teams - and demonstrate how to use it to create a complete training, test, and deployment pipeline for AI that meets the requirements of level 2 in the Google MLOps Maturity

STNodeEditor - Make All Your Functions in Node

20 May 2021DebugST

Have you ever imagined that your flowchart is executable?

.NET

controls

C++ Simple BOOST Asynchronous ASIO Reverse Proxy

3 Nov 2022Daniel Ramnath

Reverse proxy developed using BOOST 1.75 asynchronous ASIO calls

C++

Boost

Model Auto-Adjustment in an MLOps Pipeline

5 May 2021Sergio Virahonda

In this article, we’ll implement automatic training.

DateTime.TryParse and the Case of Z Letter

8 May 2021Bohdan Stupak

Explanation of how DateTime.TryParse behaves with ISO-8601 format

.NET

Dev

DateTime

bits.hpp: A Header File with Some Goodies for Doing Manipulation of Bits and Words

18 May 2021honey the codewitch

Easily shift bits in memory of arbitrary length, declare integer sizes programmatically, endian conversion, and more

Power Reduction and Wake Up Techniques on ESP32 Board

4 Jun 2021Member 4206974

A C++ script with functions for managing the power reduction and wake up techniques on ESP32 board

WPF LinearGradientBrush Parameters Demystified

7 May 2021Peter Huber SG

WPF LinearGradientBrush parameters are confusing and need a proper explanation

Current Participants

Those with articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

ADMGNS

Software Developer (Senior)

Turkey

a nice person Smile | :)

KISS (keep it simple and smart)

be05x5

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Bohdan Stupak

Team Leader

Ukraine

Team leader with 8 years of experience in the industry. Applying interest to a various range of topics such as .NET, Go, Typescript and software architecture.

Carlos Conceição

Software Developer (Senior)

Portugal

Software Dev Gun For Hire.

Christ Kennedy

CEO unemployable

Canada

Christ Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Montreal and is a bilingual Quebecois with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from McGill University. He is unemployable and currently living in Moncton, N.B. writing his next novel.

D_Gregorian

CEO Aplano

Germany

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Daniel Ramnath

India

C++ Data Security Developer and Visual C++ programmer.

DebugST

China

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

DotNetLead.com

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

G.TR

Software Developer

France

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Gábor Angyal

Software Developer Code Sharp Kft.

Hungary

Making webshops faster at codesharp.dev

honey the codewitch

United States

Just a shiny lil monster. Casts spells in C++. Mostly harmless.

Jarek Szczegielniak

Architect

Poland

Jarek has two decades of professional experience in software architecture and development, machine learning, business and system analysis, logistics, and business process optimization.
He is passionate about creating software solutions with complex logic, especially with the application of AI.

Jason Sultana

Software Developer (Senior)

Australia

G'day guys! My name is Jason, and I'm a backend software engineer living in Sydney, Australia. I enjoy blogging, playing chess and travelling.

Jon McKee

Software Developer (Senior)

United States

Software engineer dedicated to constantly learning and improving with a focus on self-documenting code and informed design decisions. Interested in most everything. Currently diving down the rabbit-hole of functional programming and category theory.

Kenneth Haugland

Chief Technology Officer

Norway

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Marc Clifton

Architect Interacx

United States

Blog: https://marcclifton.wordpress.com/
Home Page: http://www.marcclifton.com
Research: http://www.higherorderprogramming.com/
GitHub: https://github.com/cliftonm

All my life I have been passionate about architecture / software design, as this is the cornerstone to a maintainable and extensible application. As such, I have enjoyed exploring some crazy ideas and discovering that they are not so crazy after all. I also love writing about my ideas and seeing the community response. As a consultant, I've enjoyed working in a wide range of industries such as aerospace, boatyard management, remote sensing, emergency services / data management, and casino operations. I've done a variety of pro-bono work non-profit organizations related to nature conservancy, drug recovery and women's health.

Marcell Lipp

Software Developer

Germany

I'm a software developer with around 5 years experience. Actually my main focuses are the following: software architecture, technical project leading, coaching, quality assurance and C++ development.
Next to that I'm blogging under: http://howtosurviveasaprogrammer.blogspot.com

Member 4206974

Software Developer Condor Informatique

Italy

Computer literacy (software) : Languages: PHP, Javascript, SQL Autoit,Basic4Android; Frameworks: JOOMLA!
Teaching/Training skills on Office, WEB site development and programming languages.
Others : WEB site development.
UNDP Missions
feb – may 2003 Congo DR Bukavu: ground IT computer course
nov 2003 Burundi Bujumbura: Oracle Data Base course
feb 2005 Burundi Bujumbura: JAVA course
mar 2005 Mali Kati: MS Office course
oct 2006 Mali Kati: MS Office course
jun 2006 Burkina Faso Bobo Dioulasso: MS Office course
jun 2007 Burkina Faso Bobo Dioulasso: MS Office course
may 2007 Argentina Olavarria hospital: Internet application for access to medical records
apr 2008 Burkina Faso Ouagadougou: MS ACCESS and dynamic Internet applications
jun 2008 Niger Niamey: analysis of the computing needs of the Niamey hospital
may 2009 Burkina Faso Ouagadougou: MS ACCESS and dynamic Internet applications
oct 2010 Niger Niamey: analysis of the computing needs of the Niamey hospital (following)
Region Piedmont project Evaluation
mar 2006 Burkina Faso, Niger
mar 2007 Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger
sep 2008 Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger
Others
feb 2010 Burundi Kiremba hospital: MS Office course
feb 2011 Congo DR Kampene hospital: MS Office course

Michael Haephrati

CEO Secured Globe, Inc.

United States

Michael Haephrati is a music composer, an inventor and an expert specializes in software development and information security, who has built a unique perspective which combines technology and the end user experience. He is the author of a the book Learning C++ , which teaches C++ 20, and was published in August 2022.

He is the CEO of Secured Globe, Inc., and also active at Stack Overflow.

Read our Corporate blog or read my Personal blog.

Follow @haephrati

Oscar-Tark

Germany

I am an avid programmer, my primary field has been .NET development on ERP systems. I branched out into PHP, Javascript and web development and now into Cyber-security.

Patrick P. Frey

Europe

I am a software engineer living in Zürich.
My main interests are information retrieval, document processing, compiler building, formal languages and domain specific languages.

Pete O'Hanlon

CEO

United Kingdom

A developer for over 30 years, I've been lucky enough to write articles and applications for Code Project as well as the Intel Ultimate Coder - Going Perceptual challenge. I live in the North East of England with 2 wonderful daughters and a wonderful wife.

I am not the Stig, but I do wish I had Lotus Tuned Suspension.

Peter Huber SG

Software Developer (Senior)

Singapore

Retired SW Developer from Switzerland living in Singapore

Interested in WPF projects.

raddevus

Software Developer (Senior) RADDev Publishing

United States

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."

rev78

France (Metropolitan)

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Saroja Nali

Architect

United States

Solution Architect working in NJ, USA. Have extensive experience in MS technologies like .Net, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Office 365 products, and Cloud solutions like Azure and AWS.

Sergio Virahonda

United States

Sergio Virahonda grew up in Venezuela where obtained a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering. He moved abroad 4 years ago and since then has been focused on building meaningful data science career. He's currently living in Argentina writing code as a freelance developer.

Shun Huang

Software Developer (Senior)

United States

My name is Shun. I am a software engineer and a Christian. I currently work at a startup company.
My Website: https://formosa1544.com
Email: shun@formosa1544.com

Steffen Ploetz

Team Leader Celonis SA

Germany

I am currently the CEO of Symbioworld GmbH and as such responsible for personnel management, information security, data protection and certifications. Furthermore, as a senior programmer, I am responsible for the automatic layout engine, the simulation (Activity Based Costing), the automatic creation of Word/RTF reports and the data transformation in complex migration projects.

The main focus of my work as a programmer is the development of Microsoft Azure Services using C# and Visual Studio.

Privately, I am interested in C++ and Linux in addition to C#. I like the approach of open source software and like to support OSS with own contributions.

Uladzislau Baryshchyk

Software Developer (Senior)

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

First Prize	Michael Haephrati - CSplitButton with Images
Prize pool	CodeProject Mug - CodeProject Bob Sticker - CodeProject


First Prize	honey the codewitch - GFX Forever: The Complete Guide to GFX for IoT
Prize pool	CodeProject Mug - CodeProject Bob Sticker - CodeProject


Second Prize	Marc Clifton - Fluent Web API Integration Testing
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject


Second Prize	Kenneth Haugland - Historic Development of Calculus with Code
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject

Contest Entries and Requirements

The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
No author can be nominated twice.
In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Only those who live in jurisdictions in which this contest is legal may enter.
Any breach of the rules and the prize will be awarded to the runner up.
By entering the contest you agree to the rules, conditions of entry, and agree that your member alias and any submitted material can be used for promotional purposes by CodeProject.
Entries shall be deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry unless clearly indicated otherwise. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.