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Managing Objects’ Construction Order

n standard C++, the initialization order of objects with static storage type that are declared in separate translation units is unspecified. If, for instance, a constructor of object A takes

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Put Your Sensitive DB2 Data Under Lock and Key

ackers are trying to find some way to get into your database. If you think they’re not, you’re just deluding yourself. The news stories about compromised credit card numbers are

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Designing Complex Interfaces in VB

arge scale applications should have a consistent look and feel, a consistent interface, and a menu structure that reflects the basic operations of the application. Typically, each form’s menu contains

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Using typedef to Curb Miscreant Code

typedef declaration, or a typedef for short, creates a new name for an existing type. As such, it is often used in writing more aesthetic and readable code. Aesthetics not

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The MB InputBoxEx Control

This ActiveX control is an extended version of the VB’s InputBox function. You can center the input box on your form or open it anywhere you want. It is based

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Application Framework with the ECC pattern

This COM-based framework provides the basis for easily building a fully functional application, by using the Engine-Collection-Class Design Pattern. It can be deployed across a Microsoft Windows 2000 network using