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

Julian Templeman is a professional consultant, trainer, and writer who has been using and teaching C++ for nearly 20 years. He has written or co-written 10 programming books, including COM Programming with Microsoft .NET.