Best C++ Article of October 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

Articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

Debugger for Arduino

18 Jan 2018Jan Dolinay

Source level debugger for Arduino with GDB and Eclipse

XML

Objective-C

C++

Dev

makefile

text

Interval arithmetic using round-to-nearest mode (part 1 of n)

27 Oct 2015Daniel Pfeffer

A faster method for performing interval arithmetic

C++

VS2013

algorithm

Visitor with the Return Value

14 Oct 2015Petr Kirjat Valasek

This technique allows the Visitor (i.e., an instance of Visitor design pattern) to return value of arbitrary type.

C++

Dev

Happy Registry: A Quick Wrapper for the Win32 Database

23 Oct 2015Michael Chourdakis

A simple template for manipulating the registry

A pure-C Centered MessageBox Replacement

23 Oct 2015Ph. Jounin

A C-replacement for MessageBox

Windows

VS2010

Hello World to Watchapp, Pebble Development on CloudPebble

14 Oct 2015Larry M02

Pebble Watchapp development using C. Starting with a walk through of CloudPebble, Pebble's online development environment, we will build a swim lap counter with some unique features.

Dev

Hands-On Intel® IoT Developer Kit Using Intel® XDK

8 Oct 2015Intel

This article covers and expands upon the material from the Hands-on Lab Intel® Internet of Things (IoT) Developer Kit SFTL005 presented at the Intel® Developer Forum 2015

HTTP Proxy Using Play Framework and WS API

28 Oct 2015Alexander Iskhakov

Creating a HTTP proxy using Play framework and WS API

RaspberryPi2 Server-ASUSlaptop Client, Blocking Socket, 2 Fonts

11 Oct 2015Member 11246861

Wifi communication between RaspberryPi2 and Laptop ASUS: fonts English, Russian.

Training Series for Development on Intel-based Android Devices

1 Oct 2015Android on Intel

This series of videos presents an overview of Intel tools available for Android developers through Intel® Software.

Retrieving USB Serial Number on OsX

21 Oct 2015Norbert Schneider

A short code snippet to fetch the USB Serial Number of a file name residing on a stick.

C++

macOS

Dev

Using Posix Message Queue in C#, Mono on Linux

3 Oct 2015Uttam Kotdiya -India

This tip demonstrates how to use posix message for Inter Process Communication (IPC) in C#, Mono on Linux

PhonoPaper Optimization using Intel® tools

1 Oct 2015Android on Intel

Thanks to an x86-based Android tablet Intel loaned me for testing, PhonoPaper has been improved and optimized.

How to Set Up FMOD, Cocos2D-x, and OpenAL Libraries for Android on Intel® Architecture

1 Oct 2015Android on Intel

This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of setting up and compiling different libraries that are used in gaming and multimedia specifically for x86 target platforms.

Elevate permission on a SQL login having read only access to Execute Stored Procedures and to View Database Schemas

26 Oct 2015Manjuke Fernando

Due to an unavoidable situation, it was decided that all the write access to a particular server (SQL Server) was required to be removed immediately. And only few people should be able to access the server with full privileges.

C++

Windows

COM

Pebble "Code Wizard"

8 Oct 2015allan175_uk

Creating customized Pebble projects

Python

smartwatch

Programming to Offload Image Processing on Android Applications

1 Oct 2015Android on Intel

This article walks through an example Android application that offloads image processing using OpenCL™ and RenderScript programming languages.

Porting Guide for Unity Game on Intel® Architecture for China Market

1 Oct 2015Android on Intel

Porting Guide for Unity Game on Intel® Architecture for China Market

Performance Considerations for Resource Binding in Microsoft DirectX 12

23 Oct 2015Intel

This article describes how to pick different resource binding mechanisms to run an application efficiently on specific Intel’s GPUs.

How to Record and Playback Streaming Sequences in Intel® RealSense™ SDK

27 Oct 2015Intel

The Intel® RealSense™ SDK provides a new feature for developers to record camera streaming sequences to a file on disk for future playback. This feature is very helpful in debugging and troubleshooting camera issues in the apps.

Configuring Visual Studio for Obfuscation

29 Oct 2016Ian Bell, #2

An introductory article that illustrates how to configure Visual Studio for Obfuscation

An Idea How to Use Google Maps

29 Oct 2015minor_28

Web Control - Google Maps

C++ is Fun: Tips and Tricks

2 Oct 2015Marius Bancila

A walk-through several less known C++ features

C++

Visual-Studio

Dev

Advanced Image Control

18 Jun 2016Patrik Mlekuž

Image Control for viewing most common image formats with advanced features included (Import Image, Preview, Resize, Position, Pan, Zoom, Export Image, Extract Resource Icon).

HotPatching: (VERY) Deep Inside

4 Nov 2018Michael Chourdakis

A ready to be used hotpatching library with five methods!

Adapt Cast

29 Oct 2015Francis Xavier Pulikotil

Enable passing an argument by reference, to a function which expects an argument of a different type.

C++

Dev

Getting Started with Smart Watch Development with Pebble

15 Oct 2015Abhishek Nandy

Smartwatch Development with pebble

smartwatch

Useful Numerical, Bits & Hashing Routines

23 Dec 2015Shvetsov Evgeniy

Helper functions to deal with the individual bits & digits, hashing and other

Building Plugin-Based Applications with Managed Extensibility Framework (MEF)

22 Oct 2015User 9557924

In this post I will try to cover some of the basic concepts and features of MEF over a working example.

C++

Windows

Introducing an Open Source DirectUI Library - SOUI

17 Nov 2015flyhigh

SOUI is a directui library and had been used in many commercial softwares, which is published based on MIT and is completely free to any user.

lvalue and rvalue Applied for 2-dimension Array Class Definition

5 Oct 2015ratah_

This tip discusses about a solution to allow us to use any class as a C-like 2-dimension array.

Using COM Without Registration

9 Oct 2015imagiro

A small class for using COM DLL modules without registering them

Marmalade C++ and ShiVa3D: a Game Engine Guide for Android x86

30 Oct 2015Android on Intel

In this guide we will detail a step-by-step process of building a cross-platform Android application with the help of Marmalade C++ SDK 7.1 and ShiVa3D game engine specifically for Android x86 architecture.

Chess Piece Movement

8 Oct 2015Farhad Reza

Chess piece movement project using C++ and GDI+

Horizontal scaling .net C# / NodeJS, MongDB with Micro Services

29 Oct 2015Ashwin. Shetty

Scaling application Horizontally using Message queue

SendMessage and PostMessage?

17 Oct 2015zidane168

This topic focuses on what is the difference between SendMessage and PostMessage and how to use them?

Shortest Path Algorithm

27 Feb 2019Sreram K

This explains the working of Bellman Ford algorithm.

C++

Current Participants

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

Abhishek Nandy

Software Developer

India

I am into software Development for less than a year and i have participated in 2 contests here at Codeproject:-Intel App Innovation Contest 2012 and Windows Azure Developer Challenge and been finalist at App Innovation contest App Submission award winner as well won two spot prizes for Azure Developer Challenge.I am also a finalist at Intel Perceptual Challenge Stage 2 with 6 entries nominated.I also won 2nd prize for Ultrabook article contest from CodeProject
Link:-
http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/523105/Ultrabook-Development-My-Way

Microsoft MVA Fast Track Challenge Global Winner.
Ocutag App Challenge 2013 Finalist.

My work at Intel AppUp Store:-

UltraSensors:-
http://www.appup.com/app-details/ultrasensors
UltraKnowHow:-
http://www.appup.com/app-details/ultraknowhow

Alexander Iskhakov

Team Leader

Ukraine

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

allan175_uk

Software Developer (Senior)

United Kingdom

A long-time games developer, currently enjoying some smaller scale stuff on Pebble.

Android on Intel

United States

Intel is inside more and more Android devices, and we have tools and resources to make your app development faster and easier.

Ashwin. Shetty

Architect

India

I have 17 years of experience working in Microsoft Technology & Open source. Now a days I enjoy playing with Nodejs, Angular, docker, Gcloud & Kubernetes. My complete profile is available at https://in.linkedin.com/in/ashwinshetty and you can mail me at ashwin@shettygroup.com

Daniel Pfeffer

Software Developer (Senior)

Israel

B.Sc - Physics & Computer Science, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel

Over thirty years experience as a programmer and software engineer.

Currently employed at Western Digital^*.

* Any opinions expressed are strictly my personal opinions, and do not represent my employer's position.

Farhad Reza

Software Developer

Bangladesh

Hi, I'm Shah Farhad Reza. I'm a desktop and web software developer.

Recently I've developed an web based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Software for a manufacturing company. The software is in use and working effectively fulfilling its goal (Alhamdulillah) - [February 10, 2023]

The areas of my expertise are the followings:

- OS Kernel developing.
- Programming language's compiler design and implement.
- Expert in C, C++ and Visual Basic and have basic knowledge on C#, D, Java.
- A few times used the Microsoft's new language F#.
- SQL Database programming.
- I've basic knowledge on lowest level programming language like assembly.
- Learning Mozilla’s Rust & Google’s GO programming language for software development.
- Code optimization for performance.
- Multi-threaded programming in C/C++ and Java.
- Know various advanced computer algorithm and have used them to develop graphics and simulation programs. Also working with Linear Algebra and keen to learn Quadratic Algebra in future.
- Graphics and Game programming (Both 2D and 3D).

Currently, I'm doing research on programming language and its compiler development. I've made various kind of software and now I want to share my experiences with people.

flyhigh

Software Developer (Junior)

China

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

Francis Xavier Pulikotil

Software Developer

United States

Besides loving spending time with family, Francis Xavier likes to watch sci-fi/fantasy/action/drama movies, listen to music, and play video-games. After being exposed to a few video-games, he developed an interest in computer programming. He currently holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications.

Ian Bell, #2

Retired

Canada

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

imagiro

Software Developer

Germany

Born in 1968 I do programming since over 25 years now. I started with Basic on a ZX81 and with hacking hexcodes in a Microprofessor before I switched to C++ and other languages.

Since more than 10 years I work as a professional software developer, currently for Salsitasoft in Prague.

Intel

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.

This is a Organisation

42 members

Jan Dolinay

Employed (other) Tomas Bata University in Zlin

Czech Republic

Works at Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic. Teaches embedded systems programming. Interested in programming in general and especially in programming microcontrollers.

Larry M02

United States

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

Manjuke Fernando

Technical Lead Air Liquide Industrial Services (Singapore)

Singapore

My passion lies in building business intelligence and data-based solutions, writing about things I work with and talking about it. New technologies relevant to my line of work interest me and I am often seen playing with early releases of such technologies.

My current role involves architecting and building a variety of data solutions, providing database maintenance and administration support, building the organization’s data practice, and training and mentoring peers.

My aspiration over the next several years is to achieve higher competency and recognition in the field of Data Analytics and move into a career of data science.

Specialities: SQL Server, T-SQL Development, SQL Server Administration, SSRS, SSIS, C#, ASP.Net, Crystal Reports

Marius Bancila

Architect Visma Software

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.

Member 11246861

Italy

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

Michael Chourdakis

Software Developer

Greece

I'm working in C++, PHP , Java, Windows, iOS, Android and Web (HTML/Javascript/CSS).

I 've a PhD in Digital Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence and I specialize in Pro Audio and AI applications.

My home page: https://www.turbo-play.com

minor_28

Sweden

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

Norbert Schneider

Software Developer (Senior)

Germany

Born 1968, got a PhD in engineering. Been doing FEM type simulations in a varity of fields. Now working for a company that makes security software (Bring your own device solutiuons) for a varity of platforms.

Patrik Mlekuž

Slovenia

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

Petr Kirjat Valasek

Software Developer (Senior) FEI

Czech Republic

Does some technical leading in a technology company. Also, likes beer.

Ph. Jounin

France

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

ratah_

Engineer

France

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

Shvetsov Evgeniy

Software Developer (Senior) https://www.simbirsoft.com

Russian Federation

C/C++ dеvеlopеr (MS VS/WinAPI)

Sreram K

Student

India

I like programming and the only languages I use as of now are C/C++. I am doing my second year computer science engineering and my favorite topics in computer science are: Data structures, algorithm analysis, Artificial Intelligence and I also like to develop learning algorithms. Apart from computer science, I also have a great interest in mathematics and physics. I like solving problems in these areas. I also like writing programs that solve problems in these areas.

I maintain a blog. I don't update it much. Here is it's URL: www.creativitymaximized.com

And my place in github: https://github.com/sreramk/

User 9557924

Software Developer

United Kingdom

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

Uttam Kotdiya -India

Architect Secure Meters ltd

India

Software architect with interest and experience in web application, mobile application and cross platform application development.

zidane168

Technical Lead

Vietnam

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Thanks for code project, I joined code project's community in the begin of the year 2008. Code project helped me so much when I still a student.

Now I had working about 14 years (2023). Let Code project plentiful as thank its. So I decide sharing my little knowledge for help another students and developers.

Here is my technical blog: https://learn-tech-tips.blogspot.com
I will share many knowledge about Application, Web, Game, Programming languages C#, C++, Web(HTML, CSS, javascript). Office (Excel, Photoshop) and another useful things Smile | :)

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I'm developer, I like code,
I like to learn new technology and want to be friend with people to improve my skills Smile | :)

Thanks and Best Regards!
Zidane (huuvi168@gmail.com)
https://learn-tech-tips.blogspot.com

First Prize	Marius Bancila - C++ is Fun: Tips and Tricks
Prize pool	CodeProject T-Shirt - CodeProject


Second Prize	Michael Chourdakis - HotPatching: (VERY) Deep Inside
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.
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.
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