Best C++ Article of January 2016

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Each month at CodeProject we gather together the best of the articles submitted the previous month and ask our readers to choose the best of the best. Entry is automatic - just submit you articke and we'll do the rest.

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Current Entries

Articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

Simple Multi-Request Web Crawler using U++

4 Jul 2021Miroslav Fidler

Using asynchronous nature of U++ library HttpRequest class to implement parallel web crawler with GUI

C++

Linux

Windows

Dev

web

What's Wrong With My CRC?

20 Jan 2016Intel

I'm working on a connectivity library for IoT devices. A serious part of every communication protocol is the data integrity check.

C++

vectorization

IoT

Building FreeType Libraries for x86 Devices Using the Android NDK

14 Jan 2016Android on Intel

In this document, we’ll describe how to configure Eclipse to set up an automatic NDK build for FreeType.

Marlin: Escaping from IIS

4 Jan 2016Edwig Huisman

Complete webserver and webclient with SOAP/JSON messageing framework

C++ in the modern world

13 Jan 2016cpp64

Thoughts about C++ in the modern world.

C++

Programming the ESP8266 (NodeMCU) with the Arduino IDE

21 Jan 2016José Cintra

Project with NodeMCU (ESP8266) to control an RGB LED using the Arduino Programming Language

Sharp Tools: A .NET like Event in C++

10 Jan 2016Amer Saffo

This tip presents a .NET like Event implemented in C++, with which developers can fire events in C++ the same way they do in C#.

C++

Architect

event

C++ Status at the end of 2015

3 Jan 2016Bartlomiej Filipek

Maybe I’ll be boring with this note, but again I need to write that this was another good year for C++! Read my report from 2015.

C++

GCC

Visual-Studio

Evaluating Expression with Descend Parser and U++ CParser

5 Sep 2020Miroslav Fidler

Simple descend parser capable of evaluating mathematical expressions used to draw a graph of a function

C++

Dev

Importing a Locally Defined Symbol without Using a Module Definition File

27 Feb 2016David A. Gray

Populating Structure from XML, The Automatic Way (Part 2 of 2)

2 Feb 2016Md. Samiul Hoque

intros_ptree: A library that lets you populate your structure or class from XML file (or json or ini file) automatically, and vice versa

Log Wizard - Viewing Windows Event Logs Can Be Fun!

21 Jan 2016John Torjo

You can do advanced searching through your Windows Event Logs. Even regex searching and filtering. No expert skills required.

Write Your Own Linux Debugger

25 Jan 2016Asif Bahrainwala

Basic debugger for linux

C++

Debian

Linux

Data Input and Output with Arduino

3 Jan 2016José Cintra

An example of how to interact with the user through the keypad, LCD and Buzzer

Arduino

Dev

Architect

C++ 11 Tricks to Call a Slow Function With A Progress Dialog Box

29 Jan 2016Michael Chourdakis

One-line call of a slow function with a progress dialog

C++

Simple Performance Timer

11 Jan 2016Bartlomiej Filipek

Description of a simple performance timer that can be used to profile cpp code in your app

Escape or Sanitize HTML in Angular

7 Jan 2016Dave Ceddia

Escape or sanitize HTML in Angular

Extending MFC shell controls functionality

24 Jan 2016Vladimir Misovsky

Overriding CMFCShellTreeCtrl and CMFCShellListCtrl classes

Comparison of fast summation algorithms

25 Jan 2016Vadim Stadnik

This article explains fast sequential summation algorithms through the comparison of two representations of a binary tree: a linked structure of nodes and an array.

C++

algorithm

Parallel QuickSort with U++ CoWork

10 Jan 2016Miroslav Fidler

QuickSort like other divide-and-conquer algorithms is quite amenable for parallelization. We provide such version using CoWork parallelization class of U++ framework.

C++

Dev

Populating Structure from XML, the Automatic Way (Part 1 of 2)

29 Jan 2016Md. Samiul Hoque

intros_ptree: A library that lets you populate your structure or class from XML file (or json or ini file) automatically, and vice versa

How to Describe Object State

10 Jan 2016Gaston Verelst

How to describe object state

C++

Windows

HashMaps - Associative Arrays with the Arduino Programming Language

31 Jan 2016José Cintra

Simplifies your programs through the use of HashMaps and other data structures with the Arduino programming language

Current Participants

Those with articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

Amer Saffo

Software Developer (Senior) Amazon.com

Germany

Started programming at the age of 16 using Basic. Fell in love with C++ while getting my BA in electrical engineering, but shifted through the years to Java and related technologies. initially, game programming was all I cared about until professional experience started to paint a bigger picture.

Android on Intel

United States

Intel is inside more and more Android devices, and we have tools and resources to make your app development faster and easier.

Asif Bahrainwala

Instructor / Trainer

India

Hi,
I have been working with computers since my eight grade, programming the ZX Spectrum. I have always had an interest in assembly language and computer theory (and is still the reason for taking tons of online courses), actively code using C/C++ on Windows (using VS) and Linux (using QT).

I also provide training on data structures, algorithms, parallel patterns library , Graphics (DX11), GPGPUs (DX11-CS,AMP) and programming for performance on x86.
Feel free to call me at 0091-9823018914 (UTC +5:30)

(All views expressed here do not reflect the views of my employer).

Bartlomiej Filipek

Software Developer

Poland

Software developer interested in creating great code and passionate about teaching.

Author of C++17 In Detail - a book that will teach you the latest features of C++17!

I have around 11 years of professional experience in C++/Windows/Visual Studio programming. Plus other technologies like: OpenGL, game development, performance optimization.

In 2018 I was awarded by Microsoft as MVP, Developer Technologies.

If you like my articles please subscribe to my weekly C++ blog or just visit www.bfilipek.com.

cpp64

Software Developer PVS-Studio

Russian Federation

I am an enthusiastic C++ developer from PVS-Studio Team. PVS-Studio is a static code analyzer that helps developers find bugs in C/C++/C# projects.

Dave Ceddia

United States

Dave is a Software Engineer in the Boston area and writes about AngularJS and other JavaScript things over at daveceddia.com

David A. Gray

Software Developer (Senior)

United States

I deliver robust, clean, adaptable, future-ready applications that are properly documented for users and maintainers. I have deep knowledge in multiple technologies and broad familiarity with computer and software technologies of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

While it isn't perceived as sexy, my focus has always been the back end of the application stack, where data arrives from a multitude of sources, and is converted into reports that express my interpretation of The Fundamental Principle of Tabular Reporting, and are the most visible aspect of the system to senior executives who approve the projects and sign the checks.

While I can design a front end, I prefer to work at the back end, getting data into the system from outside sources, such as other computers, electronic sensors, and so forth, and getting it out of the system, as reports to IDENTIFY and SOLVE problems.

When presented with a problem, I focus on identifying and solving the root problem for the long term.

Specialties: Design: Relational data base design, focusing on reporting; organization and presentation of large document collections such as MSDS libraries

Development: Powerful, imaginative utility programs and scripts for automated systems management and maintenance

Industries: Property management, Employee Health and Safety, Services

Languages: C#, C++, C, Python, VBA, Visual Basic, Perl, WinBatch, SQL, XML, HTML, Javascript

Outside Interests: Great music (mostly, but by no means limited to, classical), viewing and photographing sunsets and clouds, traveling by car on small country roads, attending museum exhibits (fine art, history, science, technology), long walks, especially where there is little or no motor traffic, reading, especially nonfiction and thoughtfully written, thought provoking science fiction

Edwig Huisman

Architect

Netherlands

I'm a professional software architect, specializing in ERP software for social housing companies in the Netherlands. Experienced in more than 20 software languages (and 7 human languages).

Gaston Verelst

Architect Faq.be bvba

Belgium

Gaston Verelst is the owner of Faq.be, an IT consultancy company based in Belgium (the land of beer and chocolate!) He went through a variety of projects during his career so far. Starting with Clipper - the Summer '87 edition, he moved on to C and mainly C++ during the first 15 years of his career.

He quickly realized that teaching others is very rewarding. In 1995, he became one of the first MCT's in Belgium. He teaches courses on various topics:
• C, C++, MFC, ATL, VB6, JavaScript
• SQL Server (he is also an MSDBA)
• Object Oriented Analysis and Development
• He created courses on OMT and UML and trained hundreds of students in OO
• C# (from the first beta versions)
• Web development (from ASP, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC)
• Windows development (WPF, Windows Forms, WCF, Entity Framework, …)
• Much more

Of course, this is only possible with hands-on experience. Gaston worked on many large scale projects for the biggest banks in Belgium, Automotive, Printing, Government, NGOs. His latest and greatest project is all about extending an IoT gateway built in MS Azure.

"Everything should be as simple as it can be but not simpler!" – Albert Einstein

Gaston applies this in all his projects. Using frameworks in the best ways possible he manages to make code shorter, more stable and much more elegant. Obviously, he refuses to be paid by lines of code!

This led to the blog at https://msdev.pro. The articles of this blog are also available on https://www.codeproject.com/script/Articles/MemberArticles.aspx?amid=4423636, happy reading!

When he is not working or studying, Gaston can be found on the tatami in his dojo. He is the chief instructor of Ju-Jitsu club Zanshin near Antwerp and holds high degrees in many martial arts as well.

Gaston can best be reached via https://www.linkedin.com/in/gverelst/.

Intel

United States

You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth.

Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers and society.

This is a Organisation

42 members

John Torjo

Technical Lead

Romania

Author of LogWizard.

José Cintra

Software Developer

Brazil

I am a software developer focused on Mathematics, IoT and Games.
Homepage: HTML Apps
Blog: www.josecintra.com/blog

Md. Samiul Hoque

Bangladesh

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Michael Chourdakis

Software Developer

Greece

I'm working in C++, PHP , Java, Windows, iOS, Android and Web (HTML/Javascript/CSS).

I 've a PhD in Digital Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence and I specialize in Pro Audio and AI applications.

My home page: https://www.turbo-play.com

Miroslav Fidler

Czech Republic

Mirek Fidler is C/C++ programmer for more than 20 years. He is a coauthor of U++ framework.

Vadim Stadnik

Software Developer (Senior)

Australia

Vadim Stadnik has many years of experience of the development of innovative software products. He is the author of the book “Practical Algorithms on Large Datasets”, available on Amazon. His interests include computational mathematics, advanced data structures and algorithms, artificial intelligence and scientific programming.

Vladimir Misovsky

Software Developer

Australia

C++ and ASP.NET web developer

First Prize	Bartlomiej Filipek - C++ Status at the end of 2015
Prize pool	CodeProject T-Shirt - CodeProject


Second Prize	Vadim Stadnik - Comparison of fast summation algorithms
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject

Contest Entries and Requirements

The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
With the exception of the Everything Else category, the article must be tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category (for example, to enter the C# Competition you would need to tag your article with a C# tag).
Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
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Articles may only be considered for a single category. If an article is eligible for multiple categories (for example, it pertains to both the C# and Web Dev categories), CodeProject editors and judges will decide which category the article shall be entered in.
No author can be nominated twice in the same category.
If an author writes has two separate articles, each article may be considered in their respective categories provided none of the aforementioned rules are broken. For example, if an author wrote two separate articles, one related to C# and one related to VB.NET, the author and articles could be nominated in the C# and VB.NET competitions, respectively.
In the event an author wins multiple competitions, and repeat, identical prizes, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
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