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C++ Modules: What it promises and reasons to remain skeptical

Introduction C++ has never been afraid of complexity—but even for a language known for performance and control, the #include system has seemed like a bygone from another era. Modules in C++ were a long-awaited upgrade aimed at cleaning up the mess of includes, speeding up build time, and making large-scale C++ development a bit less painful. Standardized in C++20 and expanded in C++23, modules…
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Visual Assist 2025.1 release post

VA 2025.1 enhances usability with smarter navigation, better C++ module support, and more flexible refactoring options. The updated first-run dialog, configurable test snippets, and a refreshed UI improve the overall experience. Additionally, several key fixes address…
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How to Query File Attributes 50x faster on Windows

Imagine you’re developing a tool that needs to scan for file changes across thousands of project files. Retrieving file attributes efficiently becomes critical for such scenarios. In this article, I’ll demonstrate a technique to get file attributes that can achieve a surprising speedup of over 50+ times compared to standard Windows methods. Let’s dive in and explore how we can…
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Getting started with how to use C++ for embedded systems in financial services

In today’s fast-paced financial technology landscape, the demand for robust, high-performance software is increasing. At the core of the majority of financial innovations lies C++, a language revered for its speed, efficiency, and control.  As financial institutions continue to incorporate advanced electronics and embedded systems into their operations—be it through the ATMs we rely on for…
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Visual Assist 2024.4 release post - ARM Support

It’s our pleasure to announce a new Visual Assist release, headed by a major addition—supporting ARM! We hope you find this release useful. Visit our website to download the release. ARM support Big news for Visual Assist’s device support! Windows ARM is now supported starting this release, Visual Assist 2024.4. Visual Assist is now available as a fully ARM-native plugin, fully supported in…
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