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C++ – Class Constructors

By venkatPosted on March 22, 2014Posted in C++

In C++, class constructors are special kind of methods to instantiate a class. When the class’s object is going to create, C++ will first call the class’s constructor to initialize the class. Initializing the class means, assigning its members and allocating any dynamic memory, etc., After the class’s constructor is called, the class’s object creation […]

PHP – Mixing Smarty tags with PHP code

By mouryaPosted on March 21, 2014Posted in PHP

PHP is used to develop sever side scripts and it is embedded with in HTML code. Smarty Template Engine is used to create HTML templates that are used in PHP scripts. PHP validates the code based on its validation rules. We should follow these rules while developing PHP scripts. The same way, Smarty Template Engine […]

MFC – Convert C++ Class to MFC based class

By venkatPosted on March 20, 2014Posted in C++, MFC

Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) are used to develop Windows based applications. MFC supports Document-View architecture; where data management separates from presentation layer. MFC wraps portions of Windows API C++ classes and enables to use them easily. In this article, we will discuss how to enable MFC to a simple C++ class. Let’s take a simple […]

.Net – Assemblies – Add a method

By RajuPosted on March 19, 2014Posted in .Net, C Sharp (C#)

As of now we have created hello assembly and testapp application. testapp application will call the function SayHello (it just prints “Hello, World!” on the console) resides in hello assembly. We have created strong name for hello assembly and installed it into Global Assembly Cache (GAC). hello assembly is the shared assembly and any application […]

C++ – How to create an interface or an abstract class?

By venkatPosted on March 18, 2014Posted in C++

An interface is a contract between a caller and a callee. An interface doesn’t provide any implementation. It provides a blueprint. C++ uses a virtual keyword to create an interface or an abstract class. Let’s take an example: class IHello { public: virtual void SayHello() = 0; }; IHello is an interface with the SayHello […]

COM – Creating a COM Component using C++ – Registering a COM component

By venkatPosted on March 17, 2014Posted in C++, COM

In our previous article, we have packaged a component into a DLL. Now we will look at how to register the component. Registering a COM component means, adding necessary registry entries into Windows Registry. COM library will pick up the component depending on the added registry entries and create an instance of it. Because of […]

.Net – Assemblies – gacutil

By RajuPosted on March 16, 2014Posted in .Net, C Sharp (C#)

We have created the hello.exe assembly in our previous article and installed it into Global Assembly Cache (GAC). Let’s look at where in GAC this assembly is installed. As we discussed in our previous article(s), GAC is the location where shared assemblies will be placed. Where this GAC is located? For the .Net version prior […]

PHP – Building a web-page using Smarty Template Engine

By mouryaPosted on March 15, 2014Posted in PHP

Smarty is a template engine, written in PHP. Smarty Template Engine is used to separate business logic from presentation logic. Business logic is placed into .php files, whereas the presentation layer will be in .tpl (Template Programming Language) files. In this article, we will develop a simple web page using Smarty. Let’s take this simple web […]

Skype – Turn on or off automatic updates

By CodeStepsPosted on March 14, 2014Posted in Skype

Skype has the feature to automatically upgrade to new versions. Skype allows you to turn on or off this feature. This article explains, how to do this. This article applies to: Skype 6.11 Step 1. Open the Skype application and Sign-in using your user credentials. Step 2. Once you signed in, click on the Tools […]

C++ – How to define virtual functions?

By venkatPosted on March 13, 2014Posted in C++

C++ is a Object Oriented language. C++ uses virtual keyword in different places. One of the use of virtual keyword is to create virtual functions. An important feature in Object Oriented programming is Polymorphism; which means multiple-behaviors. An object has multiple behaviors and it shows particular behavior depending on its context. C++ achieves this with […]