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Best C++ Article of May 2015

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Each month at CodeProject we gather together the best of the articles submitted the previous month and ask our readers to choose the best of the best. Entry is automatic - just submit you articke and we'll do the rest.

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Current Entries

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19 May 2015Yohamnes Hernandez
How to free blocked files, inclusive if they are mapped in memory. Something that many tools are missing.
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12 Jul 2016David A. Gray
Share Win32 string resources without the risk of conflicting resource IDs
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1 May 2015Ben Liebert
Bridging the client-server boundary – an experiment in architectures for next-generation web applications
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8 May 2015Intel
This guide explains how to install the Eclipse IDE on Windows, OS X, or Linux.
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6 May 2015User 11633146
Visions of generics and templates: How parametrics are compiled
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21 May 2015Intel
In previous blog posts, we’ve built the Mosquitto MQTT broker on Edison and created a sensor node for sensing motion, temperature, and light level. Here, we will connect those sensors and actuators to the Mosquitto MQTT server we’ve built to turn those sensors into true IoT sensors.
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25 May 2015osy
Proper implementation of a signal handler
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13 May 2015Android on Intel
This article aims to change your thinking on how SIMD programming can be applied in your code.
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11 May 2015John Bhatt
Accordion Panel with CSS
13 May 2015Android on Intel
Face and Head Tracking using the Intel® RealSense™ SDK
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21 May 2015Intel
This white paper explains the general usage of the MRAA APIs that can greatly simplify working with various types of devices
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3 May 2015Pankaj Choudhary - C++ Devepoler
Logging in C++
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3 Jun 2015john morrison leon
An alternative approach in which dialogs are entirely specified as C++ code that requires neither IDE support to be written nor IDE generated resources to be executed. Powered by the C++ type system.
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6 May 2015DriveByCoder
A look at the boost units library
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8 May 2015Marius Bancila
Learn how to integrate the new Windows Azure machine-learning APIs in a C++ application using C++ REST SDK
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23 May 2015Dimitri Witkowski
A library that allows to use built-in browser webview from node.js. Like node-webkit, but with system browser.
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18 May 2015Sergey Podobry
Pretty powerful log in less than 1000 lines of code.
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4 May 2015Tomasz_Wisniewski
A treap implementation in C
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14 May 2015Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan
This blog post focuses on debugging concept. It is meant for novice people who want to learn what is debugging and how to debug an application.
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29 Jun 2015Hunt Chang
NURBS curve made easy
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6 May 2015Dennis E White
How to track user touches with UIImageView
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19 May 2015cth027
A tutorial to master the Java Native Interface with C++
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1 May 2015Paul M Watt
How to unit test a Singleton in C++
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14 May 2015Neta777
Revisiting the Active Object Pattern - with C++11 Closures
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17 May 2015Graham D Smith
If you get to the stage where you are deploying your application on a very frequent basis and you are relying on automated tests for the bulk of your quality assurance then a mechanism to alert you when things go wrong becomes crucial.
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20 May 2015Saurabh.Garg
SLogLib is an easy to use, fully customizable and extensible, cross-platform logging library.
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28 May 2015mboyko2000
A smart function pointer
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12 May 2015Adrian Cini
Implement a CMS Site using MVC with Inbuilt SEO Functionality
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13 May 2015Neta777
In this post, I'll describe graphics buffers flows in Android, with special attention to class BufferQueue which plays a central role in graphics buffer management.
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17 May 2015Sifiso W Ndlovu
IntroductionThe post, XML Document Sourced SSRS Report Using HTTP URL, demonstrated how a SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) data source can be used to reference an Extensible Markup Language (XML) document located via Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) protocol-based URL.
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1 May 2015Intel
64-bit Android and Android Run Time
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24 May 2015Paul M Watt
Preparing to know modern C++
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7 May 2015Val Okafor
In this blog post, I discuss how to convert Android View to PDF.
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11 May 2015Jamie Munro
How to create AJAX pagination without the pages

Current Participants

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

Team Leader
Malta Malta
Hello. I am Adrian from Malta, worked in different markets like gaming , marketing, regulatory bodies, government etc. Passionate in Internet marketing, search engine optimization and development frameworks. Love travelling and diving.
See my blog for the latest of my development stories @ www.adriancini.com
Software Developer
Pakistan Pakistan
Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan is a computer programmer from Rabwah, Pakistan, currently living in The Netherlands, likes .NET Core and Node.js for regular everyday development. Afzaal Ahmad works at Adyen as a Developer Advocate.

He is an expert with Cloud, Mobile, and API development. Afzaal has experience with the Azure platform and likes to build cross-platform libraries/software with .NET Core. Afzaal is an Alibaba Cloud MVP, twice he has been awarded Microsoft MVP status for his community leadership in software development, four times CodeProject MVP status for technical writing and mentoring, and 4 times C# Corner MVP status in the same field.
United States United States
Intel is inside more and more Android devices, and we have tools and resources to make your app development faster and easier.

Instructor / Trainer
India India
Hi,
I have been working with computers since my eight grade, programming the ZX Spectrum. I have always had an interest in assembly language and computer theory (and is still the reason for taking tons of online courses), actively code using C/C++ on Windows (using VS) and Linux (using QT).

I also provide training on data structures, algorithms, parallel patterns library , Graphics (DX11), GPGPUs (DX11-CS,AMP) and programming for performance on x86.
Feel free to call me at 0091-9823018914 (UTC +5:30)



(All views expressed here do not reflect the views of my employer).
Architect BlackBall Software
New Zealand New Zealand
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Technical Lead
France France
Master in Computer Science, ACM Senior Member

Started career as freelance developer. Since 1993 in team lead, project manager and management positions.

Professional development experience with C++, C, several assemblers, SQL.
Played a little bit with Java, Pascal, Basic, Caml, Lisp, Prolog, SQLWindows, and others.

I'm here to share knowledge, and have fun writing software pieces unrelated to my job. Hoping to somehow contribute to the software craftsmanship/profession.

All views are my own and do not express views of my employer.
Software Developer (Senior)
United States United States
I deliver robust, clean, adaptable, future-ready applications that are properly documented for users and maintainers. I have deep knowledge in multiple technologies and broad familiarity with computer and software technologies of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

While it isn't perceived as sexy, my focus has always been the back end of the application stack, where data arrives from a multitude of sources, and is converted into reports that express my interpretation of The Fundamental Principle of Tabular Reporting, and are the most visible aspect of the system to senior executives who approve the projects and sign the checks.

While I can design a front end, I prefer to work at the back end, getting data into the system from outside sources, such as other computers, electronic sensors, and so forth, and getting it out of the system, as reports to IDENTIFY and SOLVE problems.

When presented with a problem, I focus on identifying and solving the root problem for the long term.

Specialties: Design: Relational data base design, focusing on reporting; organization and presentation of large document collections such as MSDS libraries

Development: Powerful, imaginative utility programs and scripts for automated systems management and maintenance

Industries: Property management, Employee Health and Safety, Services

Languages: C#, C++, C, Python, VBA, Visual Basic, Perl, WinBatch, SQL, XML, HTML, Javascript

Outside Interests: Great music (mostly, but by no means limited to, classical), viewing and photographing sunsets and clouds, traveling by car on small country roads, attending museum exhibits (fine art, history, science, technology), long walks, especially where there is little or no motor traffic, reading, especially nonfiction and thoughtfully written, thought provoking science fiction
Software Developer
United States United States
I am software developer with over 20 years of professional experience. I have been employed as a software developer since the early 90′s back when Microsoft’s Windows 3.1x was gaining popularity and IBM’s OS/2 was the predominant leader in 32-bit PC based Operating Systems.

Prior to choosing this as my profession I had studied architecture and then later Electrical and Mechanical engineering in college. As a young kid growing up I always played with computers, my first computer was a TRS-80 that I would spend countless hours writing programs for, I never really thought of programming as a profession. The story goes that in my final year of college I took a C/C++ programming class and had so much fun working on the various projects that my professor told me something that changed everything.

“You know they pay people to do stuff like this for a living?” – Professor Bolman

Check out my blog here.

My current and ever evolving projects:

jqAlert javascript alerts done right for those using jQueryUI.
DooScrib Doodle and scribble pad written in javascript for use with HTML5 Canvas.
Software Developer (Senior)
Netherlands Netherlands
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Founder Bowmain
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Shaun O'Kane is a software developer with over 25 years experience. His interests include C++, C#, Windows, Linux, WPF, sockets, finance, .. just about everything.
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Dr Graham Smith is a former research scientist who got bitten by the programming and database bug so badly that in 2000 he changed careers to become a full-time software developer. Life moves on and Graham currently manages a team of software engineers and specialises in continuous delivery and application lifecycle management with the Team Foundation Server ecosystem.
Engineer
Taiwan Taiwan
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
United States United States
You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth.

Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers and society.
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Software Developer (Senior)
Canada Canada
I am the author of five books: ASP.NET MVC 5 with Bootstrap and Knockout.js, Knockout.js: Building Dynamic Client-Side Web Applications, 20 Recipes for Programming PhoneGap, 20 Recipes for Programming MVC 3, and Rapid Application Development with CakePHP.

I enjoy reading and writing and I like to blog as much as I can on my personal blog EndYourIf.

I'm a father of three kids, twins (boy and a girl) and another baby girl.
Founder P.Yar.B Complex
Nepal Nepal
John Bhatt is an IT Professional having interest in Web technology. He is Web Designer, Developer, Software Developer, Blogger and Technology Geek. Currently he writes his Blogs at Blog of P.Yar.B and various other Sites. He is Main author and founder of Download Center.
Contact Him at : Facebook | Twitter | Website | PRB - Blog.
Retired
Spain Spain
Software Author with engineering, science and mathematical background.

Many years using C++ to develop responsive visualisations of fine grained dynamic information largely in the fields of public transport and supply logistics. Currently interested in what can be done to make the use of C++ cleaner, safer, and more comfortable.
Architect Visma Software
Romania Romania
Marius Bancila is the author of Modern C++ Programming Cookbook and The Modern C++ Challenge. He has been a Microsoft MVP since 2006, initially for VC++ and nowadays for Development technologies. He works as a system architect for Visma, a Norwegian-based company. He works with various technologies, both managed and unmanaged, for desktop, cloud, and mobile, mainly developing with VC++ and VC#. He keeps a blog at http://www.mariusbancila.ro/blog, focused on Windows programming. You can follow Marius on Twitter at @mariusbancila.
United States United States
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Israel Israel
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
osy
Software Developer (Senior)
Switzerland Switzerland
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer (Senior)
India India
A Computer Engineer by Profession, having sound knowledge in C++, C++ STL, OOPs, Design Patterns and Operating System Internals.
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Engineer
United States 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.
Singapore Singapore
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Team Leader Apriorit
Ukraine Ukraine
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer
Ukraine Ukraine
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Technical Lead select SIFISO
South Africa South Africa
Sifiso W. Ndlovu is a certified Microsoft professional who holds a Master’s degree in IT Management from the University of Johannesburg. He specializes on a range of enterprise and consumer technologies using open source and proprietary software. He is the member of the Johannesburg SQL User Group wherein he has made several presentations on User Group Meetings and SQL Saturday sessions. He has written for a number of publications including SQLShack.com and SQLServerCentral.com.
Software Developer (Senior)
Poland Poland
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.
Software Developer (Senior)
Germany Germany
As a programmer I’ve had extensive professional experience. From the beauty of interface design and graphic rendering to the rigid correctness of scientific and financial applications. From entertaining video games to sociable communications and practical development products.

As a writer I’ve achieved success with technical writing on my blog. I’m an active fiction and narrative non-fiction writer, with my work featured in various publications.

My specialty is distilling complexity into manageable chunks.
Software Developer (Senior) ValOkafor.com
United States United States
My name is Val Okafor, I am a Senior Software Engineer with specialization in Android Development. Learning and problem solving is my passion and I share my Android development knowledge through my blog ValOkafor.com.

My Android courses are the courses I wish I had when I started. I teach Android development in the context of a fully developed Android app. I believe that new Android concepts are better understood if they are presented in the context of creating an app from scratch to finish.

I focus on creating Productivity Android apps and besides Android development I have 7 years’ experience as System Administrator supporting Enterprise applications and 2 years’ experience as a Web Developer building websites using PHP and ASP.Net.

I have worked for corporations such as The Home Depot, American Council on Exercise, Legend3D and HD Supply, Inc. I have a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from National University San Diego, California and a master's degree in Software Engineering from Regis University Denver, Colorado.

I enjoy sharing my extensive work experience through my blog, social media.
Software Developer (Senior)
Germany Germany
This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Contest Entries and Requirements

  1. 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.
  2. Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
  3. 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).
  4. Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
  5. No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
  6. 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.
  7. No author can be nominated twice in the same category.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. In the event of a tie,  the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
  12. Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
  13. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  14. Only those who live in jurisdictions in which this contest is legal may enter.
  15. Any breach of the rules and the prize will be awarded to the runner up.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.

Eligibility

This competition is open to software development professionals & enthusiasts who are of the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence; however, residents of Quebec and of the following countries are ineligible to participate due to legal constraints: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Employees (or a member of their immediate family) of CodeProject or any of their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotional agencies are also ineligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.

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Entry is by the submission process described above. Please read the submission requirements before submitting your entry and ensure the article is tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category.

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