Feb 2, 2026
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Studying compiler error messages closely: Input file paths
Are you even compiling the correct file?
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Jan 30, 2026
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Why not store the SAFEARRAY reference count as a hidden allocation next to the SAFEARRAY?
The case of "Bring your own SAFEARRAY."
Jan 29, 2026
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How can I retain access to the data in a SAFEARRAY after my method returns?
Find a way to take ownership.
Jan 28, 2026
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Why did I lose the data even though I called SafeArrayAddRef?
You have to use the original pointer, but even that won't be good enough.
Jan 27, 2026
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A digression on the design and implementation of SafeArrayAddRef and extending APIs in general
The concerns when adding a feature to an existing API.
Jan 26, 2026
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What’s the difference between SafeArrayAccessData and SafeArrayAddRef?
Two ways of preserving the data.
Jan 23, 2026
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C++ has scope_exit for running code at scope exit. C# says “We have scope_exit at home.”
You can wrap it in an IDisposable.
Jan 22, 2026
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A simple helper function for attaching a progress handler to a Windows Runtime IAsyncActionWithProgress or IAsyncOperationWithProgress
It doesn't do much, but it saves typing.
Jan 21, 2026
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On the proper usage of a custom Win32 dialog class
You are replacing the window procedure, not the dialog procedure.
Jan 20, 2026
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Microspeak: On fire, putting out fires
Dealing with emergencies.