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GoingNative 8: Introducing
GoingNative 8: Introducing "Casablanca" - A Modern C++ API for Connected Computing
"Casablanca" supports cloud-based client/server communication in native code.
Wednesday, May 16
Arrays Are Row Major in C++ AMP
Arrays Are Row Major in C++ AMP
David Callahan discusses one of the C++ AMP design choices in this intro to future posts on C++ AMP.
Wednesday, May 16
C++ and Metro style apps: Event Available Online
C++ and Metro style apps: Event Available Online
Read about this free event on Herb Sutter's blog.
Monday, May 14
User Interface Updates in Visual Studio 11 RC
User Interface Updates in Visual Studio 11 RC
Read about changes to the Visual Studio 11 RC interface on the Visual Studio blog.
Monday, May 14
Clang: Defending C++ from Murphy's Million Monkeys
Clang: Defending C++ from Murphy's Million Monkeys
Check out this introduction to Clang, a C++ compiler platform that addresses the complexity of C++.
Wednesday, May 2

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Unit test framework in VS11
We provide the ability in Visu... more
Wednesday, May 23
Follow the Windows 8 Metro style event live
We are getting ready to start ... more
Friday, May 18
The Metro style apps with C++ event is now a live webcast
As I mentioned a couple of wee... more
Monday, May 7
Auto-Vectorizer – New Posts
If you are interested in the A... more
Wednesday, May 2

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Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 is Here
Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 mark the next generation of developer tools from Microsoft. Be sure to download Beta 2 and let us know what you think.

Visual C++ 2010 Samples
Learn about the new tools and technologies coming in Visual C++ 2010.

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Windows Developer Center

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Code GalleryCode Gallery

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CodePlexCodePlex

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MSDN MagazineMSDN Magazine

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Channel 9Visual C++ Content on Channel 9
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DevLabsDevLabs

Explore the projects that we are experimenting with in our labs, and let us know if they inspire you.

patterns & practices

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Ramp UpRamp Up

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