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C++'s SAFEARRAY is difficult to use. A better option is to enumerate an array's elements by repeatedly calling your own custom enumeration function and incrementing the element index.

These versions of isNaN() and isInf are portable across C++ compilers.

Split the string at the delimiter and then add each item to a new string list.

Take advantage of pre-written cmdlet functionality in your own applications.

Don't write property setters and getters by hand--generate them!

Find out what dangers race conditions in general and C++0x data races in particular pose to your concurrent code, as well as the strategies for avoiding them.

Here's a quick way to document your .NET projects.

Enhanced COM interop through C# 4.0's dynamic type system, support for named and optional parameters, and for variance makes working with Microsoft Office and other Primary Interop Assemblies much easier.

Find out how to specify which window should appear in the foreground—even if it's running on a different thread.