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November 30, 2012Nov 30, 201211/30/12We recently requested feedback on native debugging (https://aka.ms/nativeenc) and your C++ build experience (https://aka.ms/cppbuildsurvey). These surveys are still open, but I wanted to share some of the written feedback we have received:
“Listen to the community, solve bugs from Connect. :p”
“Performance Open C++ solution with 500 projects takes forever”
November 26, 2012Nov 26, 201211/26/12Today, Soma announced the availability of the Visual Studio 2012 Update 1! You can install it either from the download page (see “Visual Studio 2012 Update 1” under the “Additional software” section).
As promised, you can now use the Visual C++ compiler and libraries to target Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
November 23, 2012Nov 23, 201211/23/12A few months ago, we wrote about how to use the Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows 8 within your Visual Studio 2010 projects. These instructions work great if you are updating just one project, but if you need to use the Windows 8 SDK in many projects,
November 20, 2012Nov 20, 201211/20/12The Visual C++ build experience survey (https://aka.ms/cppbuildsurvey) has almost passed the 250 response mark on the way to 500 responses. Thank you to everyone who has already provided feedback. To those that have not yet had a chance to take the survey,
November 19, 2012Nov 19, 201211/19/12Need a quick 10 minute break from developing your latest Visual C++ masterpiece? Want to give us feedback about your project build experience?
Yes? Then we have a link for you: https://aka.ms/cppbuildsurvey
There are a mix of questions including an invitation for further discussion if you opt in.
November 16, 2012Nov 16, 201211/16/12Some links for your consideration.
Don McCrady published Introducing Shevlin Park–A Proof of Concept C++ AMP Implementation on OpenCL over on the Parallel Programming in Native Code blog. Check out the links to videos, getting started material, and samples.
The Reactive Extensions (Rx) is a library for composing asynchronous and event-based programs using observable sequences and LINQ-style query operators is out on https://rx.codeplex.com/.
November 14, 2012Nov 14, 201211/14/12In windows embedded compact 2013, we are updating the native developer experience to the latest and greatest experience available via Visual Studio 2012. With this update, we are essentially bringing 2012 native desktop experience to embedded developers. This post details some of the key updates to the experience.
November 12, 2012Nov 12, 201211/12/12Top 11 reasons to vist Developing an end-to-end Windows Store app using C++ and XAML: Hilo (Windows):
Provides a practical example you can use to kickstart your Windows 8 modern app development.
Async programming patterns and tips.
Have fun with tiles and splash screens.
November 7, 2012Nov 7, 201211/7/12Looking for the C++ Good Stuff? Have you visited Channel 9 lately?
Getting started with C++/3D/WinStore Game Dev with the “Visual Studio 3D Starter Kit” demonstrated several features of Visual Studio useful in game development. It contains the starting point for a basic Direct3D game for the Windows Store.
November 2, 2012Nov 2, 201211/2/12On February at the Going Native conference, we promised to work on implementing more parts of the C++11 standard. We also made a commitment to progressively roll out these features on a faster cadence through out-of-band releases such as CTPs (customer technology previews).
