Apr 28, 2023
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On the finer points of cancelling timers and wait objects in Windows thread pool
Assorted little details.
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Apr 27, 2023
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What’s up with this new memory_order_consume memory order?
A weaker variation of acquire.
Apr 26, 2023
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One way to defer work when a re-entrant call is detected
Tying a string on your finger, as a reminder to yourself.
Apr 25, 2023
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A code comment noting the steps to take when a 256th enum field is added
A note for my future self.
Apr 24, 2023
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Why is std::hardware_destructive_interference_size a compile-time constant instead of a run-time value?
The compiler is already making compile-time assumptions about the processor; you just don't realize it.
Apr 21, 2023
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Protecting a broker from a failing delegate
Catching them in a different way.
Apr 20, 2023
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Protecting a broker from a failing event handler
Gotta catch them all.
Apr 19, 2023
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The case of the unhandled exception in a brokered Windows Runtime component
Digging into the event dispatch code.
Apr 18, 2023
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No, it is not a security vulnerability that there is no certificate of appreciation for reporting a bug
It wasn't even a bug report.
Apr 17, 2023
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How can I find the invalid class when C++/WinRT tells me that the class may not be final?
It's in the error details.