C++ Managed

Maximize the capabilities of Visual C++ .NET using the advanced development strategies presented in this professional resource. Inside, you'll find full details on using threads and graphics, working within the .NET Framework, handling database integration, ensuring security, creating administrative tools, and much more. Build and deploy robust Visual C++ .NET applications that take full advantage of the innovative features of this powerful development tool.

This book was written to introduce you to the features and capabilities that ASP.NET 4 offers, as well as to give you an explanation of the foundation that ASP.NET provides. We assume you have a general understanding of Web technologies, such as previous versions of ASP.NET, Active Server Pages 2.0/3.0, or JavaServer Pages.

Professional C# 2008 starts by reviewing the overall architecture of .NET in Chapter 1 in order to give you the background you need to be able to write managed code. After that the book is divided into a number of sections that cover both the C# language and its application in a variety of areas.

Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1 introduces a number of exciting new features for the C++ developer as we include a selection of goodies from the upcoming C++0x Standard. We have already heard about many of the language improvements (auto, decltype, lambdas, rvalue references, …) all of which can be put to good use when using the Standard Template Library (STL).