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Microsoft® Visual C++® .NET 2003 Kick Start

Name: Microsoft® Visual C++® .NET 2003 Kick Start
Author: Kate Gregory
ISBN: 0672326000

by Kate Gregory

December 2003

Beginner

336 pages

7h 18m

English

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Copyright
Dedication
About the Author
Acknowledgments
We Want to Hear from You!
Introduction
Who Should Read This BookHow This Book Is OrganizedChapter 1: C++, Visual C++, and Managed C++: What's the Difference?Chapter 2: Creating Test Harnesses and Starter ApplicationsChapter 3: The .NET Base Class LibrariesChapter 4: Building Simple User Interfaces with Windows FormsChapter 5: Writing a Class Library in Unmanaged C++Chapter 6: Writing a Class Library in Managed C++Chapter 7: Building DLLs in Unmanaged C++Chapter 8: Writing COM Components in C++Chapter 9: Using Existing COM Components in C++Chapter 10: Writing and Consuming a Web ServiceChapter 11: Writing a Data Layer in Managed C++Chapter 12: Writing a Windows ServiceChapter 13: Strengthening Your Managed Applications with Security and EncryptionChapter 14: Moving Layers to Different Machines with .NET RemotingChapter 15: Building Advanced User Interfaces in Managed C++Conventions Used in This BookSource Code for This Book
1. C++, Visual C++, and Managed C++: What's the Difference?
Differences Between Visual C++ and C++The Visual C++ Suite of ToolsThe Managed Extensions to C++Applications That Run Directly Under WindowsManaged and Unmanaged CodeAdvantages of Managed CodeAdvantages of Unmanaged CodePerformance ConsiderationsManaged and Unmanaged DataUnmanaged DataGarbage-Collected ClassesInheritance RestrictionsSingle InheritanceAdditional Restrictions on Garbage-Collected ClassesValue ClassesPinning and BoxingBoxing a Fundamental TypePinning a PointerPropertiesIn Brief
2. Creating Test Harnesses and Starter Applications
Application Types You Can Create with Visual C++What Is a Test Harness?Creating an Unmanaged C++ ApplicationTesting an Unmanaged Class with an Unmanaged Test HarnessWriting a Simple ClassWriting a Test HarnessDebugging an Unmanaged Console ApplicationCreating a Managed C++ ApplicationTesting a Managed Class with a Managed Test HarnessIn Brief
3. The .NET Base Class Libraries
Libraries Shared Across LanguagesNamespaces in C++The System NamespaceThe System::Console ClassThe System::String and System::Stringbuilder ClassesThe System::DateTime StructureOther Useful NamespacesThe System::IO NamespaceThe System::Text NamespaceRegular Expression SyntaxThe System::Collections NamespaceThe System::Threading NamespaceIn Brief
4. Building Simple User Interfaces with Windows Forms
A Managed C++ Windows Forms ApplicationUsing the Toolbox to Build the User InterfaceControls in the ToolboxThe Layout ToolbarAnchoring, Docking, and Other Properties of ControlsThe Anchor PropertyThe Dock PropertyWriting Event HandlersAdding an Event HandlerWriting an Event HandlerUsing a DataGrid, DataView, and DataFilterCreating XML, Schemas, and Typed DatasetsConnecting a DataGrid to a DataSetWorking with a Data ViewCreating a Multiple-Form InterfaceWriting a Form ClassProperties of Text BoxesDisplaying a FormDisplaying a Modal FormRetrieving Information from a FormPassing Information to a FormDisplaying a Modeless FormIn Brief
5. Writing a Class Library in Unmanaged C++
The Role of a Class Library in a Layered ApplicationCreating a Class LibraryCalling the Library from Other ApplicationsCreating a Release Version of the LibraryCalling the Library from an Unmanaged C++ ApplicationCalling the Library from a Managed C++ ApplicationCalling the Library from Other Managed LanguagesAdvantages and Disadvantages of Writing an Unmanaged Class LibraryIn Brief

6. Writing a Class Library in Managed C++
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Managed Class LibraryBuilding a Managed Class LibraryUsing the Class Library from Managed CodeUsing the Library from Code in the Same SolutionCreating a Release Version of the LibraryUsing the Library from Code in a Different SolutionCalling the Library from Another Managed LanguageManaged and Unmanaged Data in a Managed LibraryVisibilityAccessing Legacy Libraries Such as the STLIt Just Works (IJW) Interoperability and the Mixed DLL ProblemThe Loader-Lock BugA Sample Mixed DLL that Needs Library InitializationInitializing the CRT LibraryMixing Your Own Managed and Unmanaged CodeUsing ILDASM to Explore AssembliesTurning Off /clr for a Single FileIn Brief
7. Building DLLs in Unmanaged C++
What Is a DLL?Creating a DLLWriting DLL Header FilesCreating the Sample DLLHow to Use a DLL from Unmanaged C++The dumpbin UtilityImplicit Linking to a DLLExplicit Linking to a DLLHow to Use an Unmanaged DLL from Managed C++Using the Import LibraryUsing PInvoke to Control MarshalingWriting a Custom MarshalerThe Custom Marshaling ClassGetInstance()MarshalManagedToNative()CleanUpNativeData()Changing the DllImport Attribute and the Calling CodeHow to Use an Unmanaged DLL from C#In Brief
8. Writing COM Components in C++
COM Components and Their Place in Software DevelopmentUsing ATL to Create an Unmanaged COM ComponentA Sample ATL ComponentUsing a COM Component from Unmanaged C++Creating an Empty ProjectCreating a Dialog BoxConnecting the Fields on the Dialog Box to VariablesConnecting the Button on the Dialog Box to a FunctionCoding the FunctionAdjusting the Structure of the Application and Adding COM SupportDebugging a COM ApplicationUsing a COM Component from Managed C++Exposing a Managed Class Library as a COM ComponentAdding Interfaces to the LibraryGenerating a Type LibraryAdding the Library to the GACCreating Registry EntriesTesting the ComponentIn Brief
9. Using Existing COM Components in C++
Automation ConceptsUsing Word as a Spell Checker from Unmanaged C++Finding Your Way AroundAccessing the Automation ServerCreating a Smart Pointer and Calling Word MethodsPutting It All TogetherUsing Word as a Spell Checker from Managed C++Primary Interop AssembliesCreating the Sample ApplicationThe Entire Managed ApplicationIn Brief
10. Writing and Consuming a Web Service
Web Service FundamentalsWriting a Web Service in Managed C++Consuming a Web Service in Managed C++Describing Web Services with WSDLDiscovering Web ServicesWriting a Web Service in Unmanaged C++Calling a Web Service from Unmanaged C++In Brief
11. Writing a Data Layer in Managed C++
Database ConceptsThe ADO.NET Class LibraryFilling a DataSet and Binding to a Control on a FormCreating the User InterfaceCreating the Data Layer ProjectHandling the Connection StringUsing a Configuration FileWriting the Lookup() MethodUsing the Data Layer from the UIUsing a Data Reader for Quick One-Way AccessCreating the Console ApplicationWriting the New LookupReader() MethodGetting and Using the Data Reader from the Console ApplicationConfiguration Files RevisitedUpdating the Database with a Data SetModifying the Data LayerModifying the User InterfaceData Sets and XMLGetting XML from a DataSetFilling a Database from XMLIn Brief
12. Writing a Windows Service
What Is a Windows Service?Creating a Simple Windows Service in Managed C++Creating the Skeleton of the ServiceSetting Properties and Adding an InstallerInstalling and Testing the ServiceChecking a URLSending EmailAdding Event Log EntriesDebugging a ServiceIn Brief
13. Strengthening Your Managed Applications with Security and Encryption
Understanding Encryption Techniques and TechnologiesCiphers, Plaintext, and CiphertextConfidentiality, Integrity, and AuthenticationSymmetric and Asymmetric CryptographyCryptography in the .NET FrameworkEncrypting InformationEncrypting into a FileArrangements for KeysDecrypting InformationRole-Based SecurityDetermining IdentityTesting for RolesUsing Permissions SetsIn Brief
14. Moving Layers to Different Machines with .NET Remoting
Writing a Class That Will Be Available Through RemotingWriting a Remoting ClientHosting the Remoted Object and Configuring the ClientCreating and Configuring the Server ApplicationChanging the Client to Use the Remoted ObjectDeploying to the Remote MachineCommunication Over RemotingBasics of .NET EventsChanges to the Remoting ServerDefining a DelegateDefining the Event Handler Base ClassChanging the Greeter ClassModifying the FormChanging the Server Configuration FileImplementing the Client Event HandlerChanging the Client Configuration FileCreating a Handler and Adding It to the List on the ServerChoosing Lifetime and Lifecycle Options AppropriatelyIn Brief
15. Building Advanced User Interfaces in Managed C++
Extending Windows ControlsExtending a Library ControlCreating a User ControlUsing Drag and DropMaking a Control a Drop TargetMaking a Control a Drag SourceUsing GDI+Getting a Graphics ObjectDrawing with PensPainting with BrushesWriting TextInternationalizing and Localizing a Windows ApplicationDesigning for InternationalizationLocalizing a Windows ApplicationBeing LocalizableIn Brief

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Chapter 1. C++, Visual C++, and Managed C++: What's the Difference?

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Differences Between Visual C++ and C++

C++ is a language, and Visual C++ is a product. The language itself was developed in the early '80s, and C++ compilers have been for sale since about 1985. Visual C++ made its debut in 1993, and has had many major releases since that time. In the late '90s a standard was developed for the C++ language, and the latest release of Visual C++ (in Visual Studio .NET 2003) includes a top-notch C++ compiler that is 98% compliant to that standard, the most compliant version ever.

The Visual C++ Suite of Tools

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