Best C++ Article of June 2014

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Current Entries

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Web.Config is Cached

11 Jun 2014Steve Wellens

There was a question from a student over on the Asp.Net forums about improving site performance. The concern was that every time an app setting was read from the Web.Config file, the disk would be accessed. With many app settings and many users, it was believed performance would suffer.

C++

Windows

security

Vector of Objects vs Vector of Pointers

2 Jun 2014Bartlomiej Filipek

How memory access patterns can influence performance of your code

Minimal Undo - An Undo/Redo Framework

26 Jun 2014zdf

A solution for conversion of a non-undoable application to an undoable one.

Master the Managed Azure Mobile Services Backend–Part Two

9 Jun 2014IInjac

CodeProject In the first part of this series you learned about the basic differences between the JavaScript and the managed backend. This part will introduce you to the basics of ASP .NET and OWIN.

C++

Windows

UInt128: Division/Modulus

12 Jun 2014Jacob F. W.

Dividing and Modulo with a 128 Bit Unsigned Integer

C++

mathematics

Operation Password: CryptoAPI with AES 256

19 Jun 2014KarstenK

Using the Wincrypto in the Windows SDK

Session Variables Management

12 Jun 2014M.Hussain.

Session variables management

C++

Windows

An Image Processing Application in C++

25 Jun 2014Darryl Bryk

Code is described for a multi-document interface (MDI) image processing application utilizing the CImage class in C++

UInt128: Bit Operations

12 Jun 2014Jacob F. W.

Bit Operations on a 128 Bit Unsigned Integer

C++

mathematics

Using the Microsoft Azure Storage Client Library for C++

17 Jun 2014Nish Nishant

This is an overview of the Microsoft Azure Storage Client Library for C++ with basic code snippets

C++

Azure

Random Thoughts..

26 Jul 2014John Underhill

CSRG random generator in C# and the NIST STS Library (Huge update!)

How To Find Controls present in HeaderTemplate or FooterTemplate of Repeater Control in ASP.NET

8 Jun 2014Nitesh Kejriwal

How To Find Controls present in HeaderTemplate or FooterTemplate of Repeater Control in ASP.NET

C++

Windows

Target Eye Revealed: Part 6 - File Hiding

15 Jun 2014Michael Haephrati

Target Eye uses an outdated approach for hiding files and yet it is recently becoming practical

C++

Windows

Typelist Operations

21 Jun 2014Paul M Watt

I would like to devote this entry to further discuss the Typelist data type. Previously, I explored the Typelist[^] for use in my network library, Alchemy[^]. I decided that it would be a better construct for managing type info than the std::tuple.

C++

Beginner's guide to understand Fingertips counting using convexity defects in OpenCV

18 Jun 2014Dilan Shaminda

C++

VS2010

OpenCV

Calendar using C Programming language

8 Jun 2014Debabrata_Das

C program to display calendar of any given month and year (mm-yyyy)

Dev

A Simple C++ Class Framework for Services

10 Jun 2014Hari Mahadevan

A simple C++ class framework for writing Windows services

Print-derived Serial LCD library for Arduino

1 Jun 2014Vedat Ozan Oner

A new serial LCD library for Arduino with the power of 'Print' class

C++

Arduino

serialization

Flexible Particle System - Updaters

8 Jun 2014Bartlomiej Filipek

Flexible Particle System - Updaters

Finding Fibonacci With Mathematical Formula in C

12 Jun 2014stevic

Finding Fibonacci sequence can be done by a simple logic, but we can solve it too with a Math formula

Implementation of the Range Template: An Easy Way to Step Through a Range of Integral Values in a For-Loop

3 Jun 2014Mikhail Semenov

Defining ranges with steps that can be used in for-loops

C++11

C++

Simple Windows Service in C++

24 Sep 2014Jeroen De Maeijer

This is an alternative for "Simple Windows Service in C++"

Admiration for Swift

10 Jun 2014Santosh Sharma (go2santosh)

Finally iOS developers get a new programming language as advanced as C# and Java

Advantages of Making Your Methods Idempotent and Static in C#

3 Jul 2014Rob Kraft

A method is idempotent when the same input(s) always return the same output. This method is idempotent: This method is not idempotent: When adding methods to classes, many developers spend little time deciding if the method should be idempotent. Making use of the properties in the class causes the

C++

Windows

MFC

Simple DXF Reader/Viewer with Spline Support

16 Jun 2014ravenspoint

This is an alternative for "Simple DXF Reader/Viewer with Spline Support"

Hungarian Notation in Microcontroller Code

8 Jun 2014Nick Alexeev

I'm advocating for the use of Hungarian notation in microcontroller code

WCF Contract Inheritance problem Explained simply

9 Jun 2014Bilel Msekni

How to properly replace base classes with sub classes in WCF contracts ?

A Simple Windows Example Using the Chromium Embedded Framework 3

13 Jun 2014Jason Stern2

This is a simple Windows example using the Chromium embedded framework 3.

C++

Windows

Dev

Adding a Notification Message to an iOS App

13 Jun 2014Michael Gledhill

How to add an fade-in message to your iPhone app in 5 minutes

What are the Changes in .NET 4.0 Security Model & What is Sandboxing?

5 Jun 2014Akash Ashok Jain

What are the Changes in .NET 4.0 Security Model & What is Sandboxing?

C++

Windows

security

Subclassing Objective-C classes in Swift and the perils of Initializers

9 Jun 2014PeteBarber

As a way to learn Swift I decided to have a play with Sprite Kit. One of the first things I did was to create a subclass of SKSpriteNode. This has a very handy initializer:init(imageNamed name: string) (in Swift)-(instanceType)initWithImageNamed:(NString*)name (in Objective-C)I then derived from thi

Objective-C

Passing data from Controller to View in ASP.NET MVC

16 Jun 2014Imran Abdul Ghani

ASP.NET MVC is a framework that facilitates building web applications based on MVC (Model-View-Controller) design pattern. Request coming from client reaches the Controller through URL Rewriting Module. Controller decides which model to use in order to fulfill the request. Further passing the Model

C++

Windows

Don’t Use Elephant for Your Garden Work

20 Jun 2014M Sheik Uduman Ali

Don’t use elephant for your garden work

Current Participants

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

Debabrata_Das

Product Manager

India

I'm Debabrata Das, also known as DD. I started working as a FoxPro 2.6 developer then there is a list of different technologies/languages C, C++, VB 6.0, Classic ASP, COM, DCOM, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL Server, Oracle, No-SQL, Node.Js, ReactJS, etc.

I believe in "the best way to learn is to teach". Passionate about finding a more efficient solution of any given problem.

Akash Ashok Jain

Software Developer (Senior)

India

I am "Akash Jain" working in IT Industry from last 6 years. From the beginning of my career I worked with C# for both windows and web application. In my short career I worked for 2 Major ERP Applications, e-commerce applications, CMS based applications and also few static websites.

I am a MCP for web application for ASP.NET 4.0. I have also done PMP training as project management is one of my interest area.

Bartlomiej Filipek

Software Developer

Poland

Software developer interested in creating great code and passionate about teaching.

Author of C++17 In Detail - a book that will teach you the latest features of C++17!

I have around 11 years of professional experience in C++/Windows/Visual Studio programming. Plus other technologies like: OpenGL, game development, performance optimization.

In 2018 I was awarded by Microsoft as MVP, Developer Technologies.

If you like my articles please subscribe to my weekly C++ blog or just visit www.bfilipek.com.

Bilel Msekni

Engineer

France

Living by this code ".. Technology was created to provide solutions ..", i'm a challenge lover, discipline enforcer and a team player. Above all, i'm a software engineer who likes to solve problems through technology.

Darryl Bryk

United States

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

Dilan Shaminda

Software Developer

Sri Lanka

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

Hari Mahadevan

Software Developer IBM

Taiwan

Developer with expertise on drivers, daemons and applications, both legacy desktop apps and new age web based apps. My choice of programming languages are C++ & Python and I use Django for web based app development.

When not coding, I do a bit of photography, read stuff and love making my hands greasy.

I live in Taipei, work for IBM and am fluent in Chinese.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are mine and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of my employer.

IInjac

Software Developer ExGrip LCC

Germany

Working as professional freelancer for the last 5 years. Specialized on and addicted to .NET and a huge fan of Windows Azure from the beginning. Socializing people of all areas, from CEO's to co-workers. Consider myself as a social architect.

Now the proud owner of ExGrip LLC - building mobile cloud experiences. Our latest product "Tap-O-Mizer" is shortly in Beta2. It enables you to see what really needs to be changed in your Windows Phone 8 or Windows 8 app (in real-time, if needed), to ensure customer satisfaction.

Started authorship for "Pluralsight - Hardcore Developer Training" and going to publish the first course on Windows Azure soon.

A few years ago I made a major shift from developer to "devsigner".Focusing my creativity also on great user experiences on Windows, Windows 8 and Windows Phone. Utilizing Expression Design, Expression Blend, Photoshop and Illustrator.

I started developing my first programs on a Commodore C64 (basic and assembly) at the age of fourteen years. Later on an Amiga 500 (C++). After that I made the shift to DOS and Windows from version 3.11 and up.

To me the most important part of developing new experiences is to work with creative and outstanding people and to bring new, exciting ideas to life.

I strongly believe that everyone can be a hero if he/she get's pushed and motivated and valued. Therefore, and that under any circumstances: "People first!"

Specialties:Extremely motivated and pushing people to create results.

Imran Abdul Ghani

Software Developer (Senior) Emaratech

United Arab Emirates

Imran Abdul Ghani has more than 10 years of experience in designing/developing enterprise level applications. He is Microsoft Certified Solution Developer for .NET(MCSD.NET) since 2005. You can reach his blogging at WCF Tutorials, Web Development, SharePoint for Dummies.

Jacob F. W.

United States

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

Jason Stern2

United States

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

Jeroen De Maeijer

Software Developer (Senior) Nubistar B.V.

Netherlands

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

John Underhill

Network Administrator vtdev.com

Canada

Network and programming specialist. Started in C, and have learned about 14 languages since then. Cisco programmer, and lately writing a lot of C# and WPF code, (learning Java too). If I can dream it up, I can probably put it to code. My software company, (VTDev), is on the verge of releasing a couple of very cool things.. keep you posted.

KarstenK

Software Developer

Germany

I am living in germany and now living from programming for some Years. In my spare time I like sports as jogging, playing football (soccer) and basketball.

We must take care for our planet, because we and our family has no other. And everybody has to do something for it.

M Sheik Uduman Ali

Architect Aditi

India

Working as Architect for Aditi, Chennai, India.

My Website: www.udooz.net

My Blog: www.udooz.net/blog

M.Hussain.

Software Developer (Senior)

United States

My name is Muhammad Hussain. I'm a Software Engineer.
blog

Michael Gledhill

Software Developer

Switzerland

I'm a C# developer, working in finance in Zurich, Switzerland.

Author of the PartnerReSearch iPad app, which was a winner of a "Business Insurance Innovation Award" in 2013, and a TechAward2014 "Innovation of the year" award in 2014.

Objective-C is the 2nd hardest language I've ever learned, after German... Wink | ;-)

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

Mikhail Semenov

Software Developer (Senior)

United Kingdom

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

Nick Alexeev

Systems Engineer Prolitech

United States

doing business as Prolitech
Redwood City, CA

blog (mostly technical)
http://prolifictec.com/blog/index.html

Nish Nishant

United States

Nish Nishant is a technology enthusiast from Columbus, Ohio. He has over 20 years of software industry experience in various roles including Chief Technology Officer, Senior Solution Architect, Lead Software Architect, Principal Software Engineer, and Engineering/Architecture Team Leader. Nish is a 14-time recipient of the Microsoft Visual C++ MVP Award.

Nish authored C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications in 2005, and co-authored Extending MFC Applications with the .NET Framework for Addison Wesley in 2003. In addition, he has over 140 published technology articles on CodeProject.com and another 250+ blog articles on his WordPress blog. Nish is experienced in technology leadership, solution architecture, software architecture, cloud development (AWS and Azure), REST services, software engineering best practices, CI/CD, mentoring, and directing all stages of software development.

Nish's Technology Blog : voidnish.wordpress.com

Nitesh Kejriwal

Founder Rebin Infotech

India

A passionate developer with over 10 years of experience and building my software company code by code. Experience withMS Technologies like .Net | MVC | Xamarin | Sharepoint | MS Project Server and PhP along with open source CMS Systems like Wordpress/DotNetNuke etc.

Love to debug problems and solve them. I love writing articles on my website in my spare time. Please visit my Website for more details and subscribe to get technology related tips/tricks. #SOreadytohelp

Paul M Watt

Engineer

United States

I am a software architect and I have been developing software for nearly two decades. Over the years I have learned to value maintainable solutions first. This has allowed me to adapt my projects to meet the challenges that inevitably appear during development. I use the most beneficial short-term achievements to drive the software I develop towards a long-term vision.

C++ is my strongest language. However, I have also used x86 ASM, ARM ASM, C, C#, JAVA, Python, and JavaScript to solve programming problems. I have worked in a variety of industries throughout my career, which include:
• Manufacturing
• Consumer Products
• Virtualization
• Computer Infrastructure Management
• DoD Contracting

My experience spans these hardware types and operating systems:
• Desktop
o Windows (Full-stack: GUI, Application, Service, Kernel Driver)
o Linux (Application, Daemon)
• Mobile Devices
o Windows CE / Windows Phone
o Linux
• Embedded Devices
o VxWorks (RTOS)
o Greenhills Linux
o Embedded Windows XP

I am a Mentor and frequent contributor to CodeProject.com with tutorial articles that teach others about the inner workings of the Windows APIs.

I am the creator of an open source project on GitHub called Alchemy[^], which is an open-source compile-time data serialization library.

I maintain my own repository and blog at CodeOfTheDamned.com/[^], because code maintenance does not have to be a living hell.

PeteBarber

Team Leader

United Kingdom

My day job is mostly working in C++ with a bit of C#. I write a fair amount of command line based tools and really wish they could have a GUI front-end to them hence why I spend my spare time working with WPF.

I started a blog few years back but didn't do a lot with it. I've started describing some of the interesting programming things I come across on it. Please take a look.

ravenspoint

Founder Raven's Point Consulting

Canada

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

Rob Kraft

Software Developer (Senior) Kraft Software LLC

United States

Rob Kraft is an independent software developer for Kraft Software LLC. He has been a software developer since the mid 80s and has a Master's Degree in Project Management. Rob lives near Kansas City, Missouri.

Santosh Sharma (go2santosh)

Architect

United States

Over 15 years of experience in in-depth programming, application architecture and design, solution deployments, complex technical troubleshooting, application performance analysis, code optimization, code analysis and reverse engineering, enterprise solution architecture, and enterprise wide technology strategy consulting.

Special interest in awareness of current market scenarios, industry trends, perspectives of industry leaders, effectively using technology to achieve business objectives, and communicate all this in easy to understand way to various stakeholders.

Steve Wellens

EndWell Software, Inc.

United States

I am an independent contractor/consultant working in the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. I work in .Net, Asp.Net, C#, C++, XML, SQL, Windows Forms, HTML, CSS, etc., etc., etc.

stevic

Web Developer SDP

Indonesia

Freelance Web developer, Artificial Intelligence and Science enthusiast

Vedat Ozan Oner

Engineer Mevoo Ltd

United Kingdom

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

zdf

Romania

Just a humble programmer.

First Prize	Michael Haephrati - Target Eye Revealed: Part 6 - File Hiding
Prize pool	CodeProject T-Shirt - CodeProject


Second Prize	Dilan Shaminda - Beginner's guide to understand Fingertips counting using convexity defects in OpenCV
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.
With the exception of the Everything Else category, the article must be tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category (for example, to enter the C# Competition you would need to tag your article with a C# tag).
Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
Articles may only be considered for a single category. If an article is eligible for multiple categories (for example, it pertains to both the C# and Web Dev categories), CodeProject editors and judges will decide which category the article shall be entered in.
No author can be nominated twice in the same category.
If an author writes has two separate articles, each article may be considered in their respective categories provided none of the aforementioned rules are broken. For example, if an author wrote two separate articles, one related to C# and one related to VB.NET, the author and articles could be nominated in the C# and VB.NET competitions, respectively.
In the event an author wins multiple competitions, and repeat, identical prizes, 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.
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