The Old New Thing

The Old New Thing

The Old New Thing

Hiding C++ template parameter packs in a tuple

Hiding C++ template parameter packs in a tuple

Raymond Chen May 29, 2020 May 29, 2020 05/29/20

So you can pull them back out.

Template metaprogramming trick: Get the compiler to tell you what type you have

Template metaprogramming trick: Get the compiler to tell you what type you have

Raymond Chen May 28, 2020 May 28, 2020 05/28/20

Let the error message tell you.

The SetClientGuid method of the common file and folder dialogs lets you give names to those dialogs, too

The SetClientGuid method of the common file and folder dialogs lets you give names to those dialogs, too

Raymond Chen May 27, 2020 May 27, 2020 05/27/20

Sort of like Bob and Carol for Win32.

When programs assume that the system will never change, episode 1, redux

When programs assume that the system will never change, episode 1, redux

Raymond Chen May 26, 2020 May 26, 2020 05/26/20

It was never yours to begin with.

The SettingsIdentifier property of the various file pickers lets you give names to your pickers

The SettingsIdentifier property of the various file pickers lets you give names to your pickers

Raymond Chen May 25, 2020 May 25, 2020 05/25/20

Like Bob or Carol?

On the various ways of constructing a C++/WinRT com_array

On the various ways of constructing a C++/WinRT com_array

Raymond Chen May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 05/22/20

Surveying the constructors.

A noinline inline function? What sorcery is this?

A noinline inline function? What sorcery is this?

Raymond Chen May 21, 2020 May 21, 2020 05/21/20

Two different senses of the word inline.

The case of the <CODE>SHGetFolderPath(CSIDL_<WBR>COMMON_<WBR>DOCUMENTS)</CODE> that returned <CODE>ERROR_<WBR>PATH_<WBR>NOT_<WBR>FOUND</CODE>

The case of the `SHGetFolderPath(CSIDL_COMMON_DOCUMENTS)` that returned `ERROR_PATH_NOT_FOUND`

Raymond Chen May 20, 2020 May 20, 2020 05/20/20

Accidentally reconfiguring the system.

How can I view my devices based on how they are connected to each other?

How can I view my devices based on how they are connected to each other?

Raymond Chen May 19, 2020 May 19, 2020 05/19/20

You can view by connection.

Reporting on what you could do once you get to the other side of the airtight hatchway

Reporting on what you could do once you get to the other side of the airtight hatchway

Raymond Chen May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020 05/18/20

Counting all those chickens.