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Microsoft Visual C++/CLI Step by Step

Name: Microsoft Visual C++/CLI Step by Step
Author: Julian Templeman
ISBN: 9780735675162

by Julian Templeman

August 2013

Beginner

540 pages

12h 51m

English

Microsoft Press

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Dedication
Introduction
Who should read this bookAssumptionsWho should not read this bookOrganization of this bookFinding your best starting point in this bookConventions and features in this bookSystem requirementsCode samplesAcknowledgmentsErrata and book supportWe want to hear from youStay in touch
I. Getting Started with C++ .NET
1. Hello C++!
What is C++/CLI?Your first C++/CLI applicationThe main functionC++ keywords and identifiersCreating an executable application—theoryEditing the application source filesCompiling the source filesRunning and testing the applicationCreating an executable application—practiceCreating a projectEditing the C++ source codeBuilding the executableExecuting the applicationConclusionQuick reference
2. Introducing Object-Oriented Programming
What is object-oriented programming?Features of object-oriented programming languagesEncapsulationInheritancePolymorphismClasses and objectsBenefits to the development life cycleA simple exampleQuick reference
3. Variables and Operators
What is a variable?The fundamental data typesDeclaring a variableVariable namingDeclaring multiple variablesAssigning values to variablesHandles and pointersArraysConstantsTypedefsThe .NET Framework String classOperators and expressionsAssignment operatorsArithmetic operatorsRelational and logical operatorsBitwise operatorsThe ternary operatorType castingOperator precedence and associativityQuick reference
4. Using Functions
Declaring function prototypesDeclaring a simple function prototypeDeclaring parameters in a function prototypeDeclaring the return type in a function prototypeDeclaring default values for function parametersDefining function bodiesDefining a simple function bodyDefining a function body that uses parametersDefining a function body that returns a valueCalling functionsCalling functions in the sample applicationStepping through the application by using debuggerUnderstanding local and global scopeOverloading functionsQuick reference
5. Decision and Loop Statements
Making decisions by using the if statementPerforming one-way testsPerforming two-way testsPerforming multiway testsPerforming nested testsMaking decisions by using the switch StatementDefining simple switch statementsUsing fall-through in a switch statementPerforming loopsUsing while loopsUsing for loopsUsing do-while loopsPerforming unconditional jumpsQuick reference
6. More About Classes and Objects
Organizing classes into header files and source filesDeclaring a class in a header fileImplementing a class in a source fileCreating objectsInitializing objects by using constructorsDefining constructorsMember initialization listsDefining class-wide membersDefining class-wide data membersDefining class-wide member functionsClass constructorsUsing constants in classesUsing class-wide constantsUsing instance constantsDefining object relationshipsDefining the LoyaltyScheme ClassImplementing the LoyaltyScheme classCreating and using LoyaltyScheme objectsTesting the applicationQuick reference
7. Controlling Object Lifetimes
The .NET approach to object lifetimesDestruction and finalizationDestructorsFinalizersA few points about finalizersImplementing the destructor and finalizer for a classUsing the finalizerUsing the destructorObjects and stack semanticsTraditional C++ object creation and destructionCreating objects with stack semanticsCopy constructorsRelating objects with stack semanticsWhen to use handles?Quick reference

8. Inheritance
What is inheritance?Inheritance terminologyInheritance and code reuseDesigning an inheritance hierarchyA word on substitutabilityDefining a base classDefining a derived classCreating derived class objectsConcrete and abstract classesOverriding member functionsProtected accessDefining sealed classesAbstract and sealedDefining and using interfacesQuick reference
II. Microsoft .NET Programming Basics
9. Value Types
Reference types and value typesThe need for value typesProperties of value typesStructuresCreating and using a simple structInvestigating the structureThe differences between structures and classesImplementing constructors for a structureUsing one structure within anotherCopying structuresEnumerationsCreating and using an enumerationMore about enumerationsUsing enumerations in applicationsUsing memory efficientlyQuick reference
10. Operator Overloading
What is operator overloading?What types need overloaded operators?What can you overload?Rules of overloadingOverloading operators in managed typesOverloading arithmetic operatorsUsing static operator overloadsWhat functions can you overload?Implementing logical operatorsImplementing EqualsImplementing increment and decrementOperators and reference typesGuidelines for providing overloaded operatorsQuick reference
11. Exception Handling
What are exceptions?How do exceptions work?Exception typesThrowing exceptionsHandling exceptionsUsing the try and catch constructCustomizing exception handlingUsing the exception hierarchyUsing exceptions with constructorsNesting and rethrowing exceptionsThe finally blockThe catch(…) blockCreating your own exception typesUsing safe_cast for dynamic castingUsing exceptions across languagesQuick reference
12. Arrays and Collections
Native C++ arraysPassing arrays to functionsInitializing arraysMultidimensional arraysDynamic allocation and arraysGeneric typesManaged arraysInitializationInitializationArrays and reference typesUsing the for each loop with arraysMultidimensional arraysThe .NET array classBasic operations on arraysMore advanced array operationsCopying array elementsSearchingSortingUsing enumeratorsOther .NET collection classesThe List<T> classOther list operationsThe SortedList<K,V> classOther SortedList operationsGenerics and templatesThe STL/CLR libraryThe three concepts behind STLQuick reference
13. Properties
What are properties?The two kinds of propertiesImplementing scalar propertiesErrors in propertiesAuto-implemented propertiesRead-only and write-only propertiesProperties, inheritance, and interfacesImplementing indexed propertiesThe Bank exampleImplementing the Bank classAdding the Account classCreating Account class propertiesAdding accounts to the Bank classImplementing the Add and Remove methodsImplementing an indexed property to retrieve accountsQuick reference
14. Delegates and Events
What are delegates?What is the purpose of delegates?Defining delegatesImplementing delegatesCalling static member functions by using delegatesCalling non-static member functions by using delegatesUsing multicast delegatesDelegates that return a resultWhat are events?Implementing an event source classImplementing an event receiverHooking it all togetherStandard events and System::EventHandlerQuick reference
15. The .NET Framework Class Library
What is the .NET Framework?The Common Language RuntimeThe Microsoft Intermediate LanguageThe Common Type SystemThe Common Language SpecificationThe .NET Framework class libraryAssembliesMetadataThe .NET Framework namespacesUsing namespaces in C++ applicationsThe System namespaceBasic typesFloating-point typesThe Collections namespacesThe Collections interfacesThe Diagnostics namespaceThe IO namespaceThe Windows namespacesThe Net namespacesThe ServiceModel namespacesThe Xml namespacesThe Data namespacesThe Web namespacesQuick reference
III. Using the .NET Framework
16. Working with Files
The System::IO namespaceImplementing text I/O by using readers and writersUsing TextWriterThe FileStream classUsing TextReaderWorking with files and directoriesGetting information about files and directoriesBinary I/OThe BinaryWriter classThe BinaryReader classQuick reference
17. Reading and Writing XML
XML and .NETThe .NET XML namespacesThe XML processing classesParsing XML by using XmlReaderCreating XmlReadersCreating XmlReadersThe XmlReaderSettings classVerifying well-formed XMLHandling attributesParsing XML with validationWriting XML by using XmlTextWriterUsing XmlDocumentWhat is the W3C DOM?The XmlDocument classThe XmlNode classQuick reference
18. Using ADO.NET
What is ADO.NET?ADO.NET data providersProvider-independent codeADO.NET namespacesADO.NET assembliesCreating a connected applicationConnecting to a databaseCreating and executing a commandExecuting a command that modifies dataExecuting queries and processing the resultsCreating a disconnected applicationDisconnected operation using a DataSetQuick reference
19. Writing a Service by Using Windows Communication Foundation
What is Windows Communication Foundation?Distributed systemsServicesCharacteristics of servicesConnectivityThe ABCs of WCFEndpointsAddressBase addressesMetadata Exchange addressesBindingContractMessage exchange patternsBehaviorsCreating a serviceWriting a service clientAdding metadata to the serviceAccessing a service by using a proxyCreating the wrapper DLLUsing the wrapperQuick reference
20. Introducing Windows Store Apps
A (brief) history of writing Windows user interface applicationsThe Win32 APIMicrosoft Foundation ClassesWindows FormsWindows Presentation FoundationWindows 8 and Windows StoreWhich UI library to choose?Introducing Windows Store appsMain features of Windows Store appsApp behaviorHardware usageThe UI modelContracts and charmsThe WinRT APIsWriting a Windows Store appCreating your first Windows Store appExamining the projectIntroducing XAMLWhat is XAML?XAML syntaxXAML controlsLayout controlsEvent handlingC++/CX and Windows RTWindows RTMetadataC++/CX syntaxClassesGenericsStringsCommon namespacesThe Windows namespacesThe Platform namespacesQuick reference
21. More About Windows Store Apps
Building the basic calculatorLaying out the number buttonsHandling number inputAdding arithmetic operationsAdding the arithmetic buttonsGetting the numberRemembering the operationPerforming calculationsAdding the handler and getting the numberPerforming the arithmetic operationTesting the calculatorImproving the graphicsCreating and using a tileHandling different number basesAdding the hexadecimal and base buttonsChanging the baseConverting the string in the displayUsing app barsDefining the button stylesAdding an app barHooking it upAdding sharingContracts and charmsImplementing sharingThe DataPackage classHandling share requestsWhere next?Quick reference
IV. Advanced topics
22. Working with Unmanaged Code
Managed vs. unmanaged codeMixed classesThe GCHandle typePinning and boxingInterior pointersPinning pointersBoxing and unboxingBoxingUnboxingUsing P/Invoke to call functions in the Win32 APIThe DllImportAttribute classPassing structuresQuick reference
23. Attributes and Reflection
Metadata and attributesUsing ILDASMUsing predefined attributesThe AssemblyInfo.cpp fileUsing the predefined attribute classesDefining your own attributesAttribute class propertiesDesign criteria for attribute classesWriting a custom attributeUsing reflection to obtain attribute dataThe Type classAccessing standard attributesAccessing custom attribute dataQuick reference
24. Living with COM
COM components and the COM InteropUsing COM components from .NET codeHow do RCWs work?Creating and using RCWsHandling COM errorsLate binding to COM objectsUsing .NET components as COM componentsWhat must .NET types implement to be used as COM objects?Quick reference
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Overview

Your hands-on guide to Visual C++/CLI fundamentals

Expand your expertise—and teach yourself the fundamentals of the Microsoft Visual C++/CLI language. If you have previous programming experience but are new to Visual C++, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques.

Discover how to:

Write and debug object-oriented C++ programs in Visual Studio 2012

Utilize the various features of the C++/CLI language

Make use of the Microsoft .NET Framework Class Library

Create a simple Windows Store app

Use .NET features such as properties, delegates and events

Access data from disparate sources using ADO.NET

Create and consume web services using Windows Communication Foundation

Work effectively with legacy code and COM

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