The Old New Thing
Practical development throughout the evolution of Windows.
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Feb 27, 2019
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The std::map subscript operator is a convenience, but a potentially dangerous one
It makes code easy to read, but things happen behind the scenes you may not be expecting.
Feb 26, 2019
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How to draw a nifty text box in your email message
This one weird trick.
Feb 25, 2019
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That time the CEO of a company complained to Congress about Windows file extensions
Four fingers pointing back.
Feb 22, 2019
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The 2019/2020 Seattle Symphony subscription season at a glance
The pocket reference guide for 2019/2020.
Feb 22, 2019
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How do I permit a minus sign to be entered into my edit control, but only if it’s the first character?
Check the insertion point.
Feb 21, 2019
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How do I allow negative numbers with the ES_NUMBER edit control style?
You'll have to roll your own.
Feb 20, 2019
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The early history of the ES_NUMBER edit control style
It's just a little style bit.
Feb 19, 2019
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How do I convert all these strange Unicode digits into the ones I remember from Sesame Street?
Know when to fold'em.
Feb 18, 2019
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How can I check in Win32 whether a Unicode character is any kind of digit?
Ask for its character type.