Microsoft Visual C++/CLI Step by Step

Your hands-on guide to Visual C++/CLI fundamentals

Expand your expertise—and teach yourself the fundamentals of the Microsoft Visual C++/CLI language. If you have previous programming experience but are new to Visual C++, this tutorial delivers the step-by-step guidance and coding exercises you need to master core topics and techniques.

Discover how to:

• Write and debug object-oriented C++ programs in Visual Studio 2012
• Utilize the various features of the C++/CLI language
• Make use of the Microsoft .NET Framework Class Library
• Create a simple Windows Store app
• Use .NET features such as properties, delegates and events
• Access data from disparate sources using ADO.NET
• Create and consume web services using Windows Communication Foundation
• Work effectively with legacy code and COM

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started with C++ .NET
Chapter 1. Hello C++!
Chapter 2. Introducing Object-Oriented Programming
Chapter 3. Variables and Operators
Chapter 4. Using Functions
Chapter 5. Decision and Loop Statements
Chapter 6. More About Classes and Objects
Chapter 7. Controlling Object Lifetimes
Chapter 8. Inheritance

Part II: Microsoft .NET Programming Basics
Chapter 9. Value Types
Chapter 10. Operator Overloading
Chapter 11. Exception Handling
Chapter 12. Arrays and Collections
Chapter 13. Properties
Chapter 14. Delegates and Events
Chapter 15. The .NET Framework Class Library

Part III: Using the .NET Framework
Chapter 16. Working with Files
Chapter 17. Reading and Writing XML
Chapter 18. Using ADO.NET
Chapter 19. Writing a Service by Using Windows Communication Foundation
Chapter 20. Introducing Windows Store Apps
Chapter 21. More About Windows Store Apps

Part IV: Advanced topics
Chapter 22. Working with Unmanaged Code
Chapter 23. Attributes and Reflection
Chapter 24. Living with COM