We're now ready to begin outfitting our basic scripting host that we created in the first parts in this series with the interfaces we've defined (actually ported) in the most recent parts.
A common problem in Windows programming is retrieving a descendent windows by Id. This is the topic Matthew examines this month. Additionally, he uses the problem to illustrate how some languages can use local functions to maximize encapsulation.
Federico Zoufaly promotes automated migration to .NET for significant investments in legacy apps. Federico also discusses the advanced ArtinSoft VB Companion tool.(MP3, 16:23 mins.)
Federico Zoufaly of ArtinSoft discusses the unique challenges in migrating large VB6 applications to .NET including a real life example of a 5 million line VB6 application that was successfully ported by a client. (MP3, 16:23 mins.)
Scott Swigart recently sat down with Mike Henderlight, Program Manager, .NET Client, and Parimal Deshpande, Product Manager for WinFX, to talk about Windows Presentation Foundation (formerly codenamed "Avalon") Interoperability
Not just developers are involved in a migration-testers, architects, project managers, and others often play a role. The VB6 Upgrade Assessment tool lets you consider migration efforts of the whole team.
Rex covers the ABCs of reading and writing in the .NET/CLI realm, including screen and keyboard I/O, file and string I/O, and operations on files and directories.
Microsoft wasn't the only private enterprise that helped out after Hurricane Katrina. Lycos, Yes Software and many others did their part. But Redmond's effort took top billing.
