Questions involving programming on Microsoft Windows technology, including its API.
7
votes
2answers
1k views
How big a problem is Qt's cross-platform GUI? [closed]
I read something on this site saying that Qt's GUI being a big problem that stop programmers from using Qt. They say the problem is that the GUI don't look native, and they are inconsistent. I ...
4
votes
3answers
902 views
Where do other programming languages fit in Windows 8 development model?
Today, Windows applications can be developed in numerous languages and frameworks. But in the upcoming Windows 8, with the introduction of WinRT, the development model is going change at a large ...
4
votes
5answers
1k views
Why did visual programming never take off and what future paradigms might change that? [closed]
As the number of "visual" OS's such as Android, iOS and the promised Windows 8 are becoming more popular, it does not seem to me that we programmers have new ways to code using these new technologies, ...
12
votes
1answer
461 views
Is Windows a “second class citizen” in the Django community?
I'm currently doing R&D for a web application which we plan to host ourselves initially and then allow customers to self host.
My task has been evaluating web frameworks to see which would give ...
14
votes
7answers
892 views
Is it possible to effectively develop PHP applications on Windows that will be deployed on servers running Linux?
Is it fine to code PHP on Windows and host it later on a server running Linux? Can there be any problems in the migration of such a project?
I would think that there really can't be any problems, ...
1
vote
1answer
209 views
Windows 8 Metro Application Guides
Can you please suggest some good tutorials or books where one can start learning development on windows 8 Metro applications?
-2
votes
3answers
279 views
What scripting language to use for large file transfers on windows xp client machines
I'm a java developer that is tasked with creating some scripts that will handle large xml document file transfers by hitting some web service api's from windows xp client machines. There may be other ...
3
votes
2answers
147 views
How to keep .Net assemblies relevant through high-flux period
How much do you, as .Net developers, consider the changes between Windows XP, 7, & 8 when choosing your development environment and libraries?
We are nearing the end of Windows XP; Windows 7 is ...
16
votes
9answers
1k views
What were the reasons why Windows never had a decent shell? [closed]
I was reading a topic on SO: Why are scripting languages (e.g. ...) not suitable as shell languages?. Especially I liked the answer by Jörg W Mittag, from which I learned interesting things about ...
4
votes
1answer
208 views
What's new in Windows 8 for desktop apps? [closed]
I see all kinds of demonstrations about Build of the new features in Windows 8 for Metro apps, but not much for Desktop applications. Is there anything new for desktop-style apps; or has nothing ...
7
votes
2answers
419 views
is there any point learning win32 in 2011?
I am 17 years old and have been programming in c# for around a year. I have some basic understanding of c but the whole win32 api is confusing to me at the moment. At this point in my life, do the ...
4
votes
6answers
570 views
The cost of running a Windows App Server
I want to know what is the cost of running a Windows Application Server.
I know the cost of running a Linux server with Java based Application Server is probably zero.
What is the cost of running a ...
6
votes
4answers
288 views
Reason behind multi-line declaration style?
I'm a little curious about the reason behind the Windows header file declaration styles.
When I read them, I see multi-line declarations such as the following:
WINBASEAPI
HANDLE
WINAPI
GetStdHandle(
...
0
votes
3answers
2k views
Easiest language for simple Windows applications for novice Windows programmer? [closed]
Expertise: 11 years PHP programming
I'd like to get into simple Windows programming for a kiosk project. What language should I choose?
My criteria:
easy to learn, "higher"-level language (e.g. ...
7
votes
8answers
1k views
What are the consequences of still sticking with Windows XP despite there are Windows Vista, 7 and very soon 8? [closed]
From a .Net programmer perspective, what are the consequences of still sticking with Windows XP despite there are Windows Vista, 7 and very soon 8? How does having windows XP limit programmers ...
1
vote
3answers
185 views
What should I be using to store data in a legacy web development project?
I'm currently working on a project that uses a Webserver running in Windows CE 6.0. Since this server only supports classic ASP (i.e, no PHP, ASP.NET, etc.)/ I plan to use XML as the database.
Is ...
5
votes
2answers
464 views
What are “Metro apps”?
While it is relatively new now (2011/09/15), are there any resources for explanations of Metro applications for Windows8?
I've not seen anything at the moment that summarises an "elevator pitch" for ...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
Will Metro-style Apps replace Desktop Apps? [closed]
Microsoft Windows8 supports new Metro-style apps, and Metro apps don't use Win32; they run on WinRT.
I wonder if the Metro-style Apps was invented for only tablets. Does Microsoft hope that ...
4
votes
1answer
498 views
Where to find resources to write a program like sandboxie?
Sandboxie is a program that will let you read from the hard drive, but when you try to write back it will redirect the file to a separate container. I would like to learn how to do something similar. ...
6
votes
9answers
2k views
From .NET to low-level Windows kernel development, career suicide? [closed]
I have been writing applications for .NET for the past 10 years and got pretty proficient at it. Since I had C++ at the bottom of my resume, my current employer decided that it would be a good idea to ...
2
votes
2answers
211 views
What is the best way to maintain software tool chains?
Short Question
What is the best way to create, maintain, and distribute software development tool chains?
Background
I am trying to develop a workflow / process to create an isolated environment in ...
16
votes
4answers
7k views
Does Microsoft have a free version of Visual Studio? [closed]
Not a trial, but a truly free version that they offer users to download....
I was wondering in case I somehow missed the option on their website. Any version of Visual Studio will do.
If not, are ...
1
vote
3answers
230 views
How can I configure my programming environment to enable rapid switching between projects?
It often happens that I develop multiple different projects at once, so I need a solution to switch from one environment to another.
I have created batch files to do the job but as this thing grows, ...
4
votes
1answer
444 views
Where can I find windows via c/c++ video training?
There are plenty of windows programming online-video courses but most of them is about .net programming. But many task cannot be accomplished by .net such as API Hook. I think to be a windows ...
1
vote
1answer
304 views
Switching to Windows Identity Foundation - Should we use the SQL Server role and membership provider?
We have an application which uses SQL Server as the back end. It was client server based, now it will be web based. Our implementation to logon was a user ID and password hash/salt stored in the ...
10
votes
3answers
2k views
MonoTouch/MonoDroid + C# = trustable? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
MonoTouch vs Objective-C for iPhone/iPod/iPad development
As a C# developer, would you learn Java to develop for Android or use MonoDroid instead?
I'm very curious ...
5
votes
3answers
302 views
Unit Testing For Different Environments
How does one do unit testing for multiple environments that behave differently?
Here is my problem. I have a PHP class for which I'd like to create unit tests. The class provides shortcuts for ...
2
votes
3answers
172 views
What is a good general purpose profiler that works on any program?
I deal with a plethora of languages daily and I can't afford to learn the profiler tools specific to each language. I would like suggestions on a general purpose profiler, anything that would offer a ...
8
votes
3answers
1k views
Can I use Linux/Mono instead of Windows/Visual Studio without any problem?
I have more than 6 years of experience with .Net (C#/ASP.NET) and Visual Studio. But recently I'm tempted to switch to Linux/Mono. It comes up with some questions:
Can I run my old Visual Studio ...
4
votes
8answers
3k views
Best starting point for writing small desktop programs for Windows? [duplicate]
I know how to program for Unix, Mac, and iOS, but I have no clue when it comes to Windows. Now I have a specific project that requires building a Windows version of a Mac OS X desktop app. But I have ...
2
votes
5answers
2k views
Program Loaders in Linux and Windows
I was wondering what the loaders in Linux and Windows are called, i.e., their command names? Loaders' definitions are
In computing, a loader is the part of an operating system that is
...
5
votes
2answers
490 views
Which tools to use for Embedded Linux C++ development with a fast compiler and possibly cross platform
I'm not happy with our build environment for our Linux based (Ubuntu 10.04) equipment. It is embedded software we are developing. What I would like is to have the optimal mix of these wishes:
Use ...
3
votes
4answers
420 views
Is Linux a neccessity for learning network?
I'm a web developer interested in learning network. I work on Windows platform. Many of my friends and colleagures believe that to learn netwrok, I should become familiar with Linux platform. Should ...
7
votes
4answers
756 views
How to get started with Github (for me)?
I registered myself in github a few days ago. Mainly for starting projects to share some of my ideas with others as well as get the source available from anywhere. This is my first open-contribution ...
17
votes
6answers
997 views
Why are developer conferences so expensive? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Programming Conferences
A good example of this is the BUILD Windows conference by Microsoft, Its $2000 for a ticket. I've never been to one of these conferences so ...
0
votes
2answers
313 views
Node.js for Windows
I know that node.js can be installed on windows platform, and I also know that nodejs.org is their official website. But the problem is, Windows installation is not native, and their site doesn't have ...
2
votes
6answers
792 views
Are RAD tools worth the trouble?
I have used RAD tools for windows and web development for many years (primarily Infragistics). I invariably find myself in some situation where I have a very difficult time figuring out what is going ...
3
votes
1answer
274 views
Cover Flow license issues?
I want to implement the Cover Flow effect in my commercial application on Windows. Are there any license issues about it? Because I think it has been patented by Apple.
4
votes
2answers
261 views
Can Hadoop be made production-stable on a Windows platform?
Is anybody using Hadoop on Windows (Win32 or Win64) in production for serious work?
If you've tried it and rejected this combination can you give your (top) reasons?
If you managed to make it ...
4
votes
1answer
784 views
Can Powershell do anything that Iron Ruby can't?
I am torn between learning myself some Powershell or just leveraging my existing Ruby knowledge for the various Windows scripting things that I do from time to time.
Powershell does look incredibly ...
2
votes
3answers
3k views
Tilda / Yaquake - like Cygwin based terminal program for windows [closed]
I was using Linux for development and I used a little terminal program named Tilda. It works like the console in Quake. I press and it rolls down. I press again and it rolls up.
Problem is that I ...
0
votes
7answers
9k views
What programming language was used to develop Windows OS? [closed]
I am very new to programming and I have started to learn programming just last week. I am still having trouble understanding about programming languages, especially what to use in a particular system.
...
2
votes
3answers
599 views
.NET Libraries Cost More Than Windows? [closed]
When looking into libraries to make my programming life a little bit easier I've (almost) always been disappointed by the prices offered. For instance, Actipro's WPF Studio is $650. I suppose that's ...
6
votes
6answers
633 views
Programming language for simple program?
I am wondering about which programming languages people see fit to create a program idea that I had. I am looking to create a fairly simple program whose main functions are adding to, managing, and ...
2
votes
4answers
797 views
Webcam software for both Windows and Linux – possible?
my visually impaired sister uses a webcam with DIY stand as a digital magnifier to read printed texts.
We wanted to initiate a project to create a software - in fact only a modified webcam viewer ...
4
votes
5answers
498 views
iPhone vs Windows Phone development
I am a computer science student working on some mobile games. However, I am completely torn and keep going back and forth deciding whether to learn Windows Phone or iPhone development.
I love ...
4
votes
8answers
434 views
Doing 'more' with C on Windows than very simple programs?
I'm currently learning C via 'C Primer Plus' as recommended by a lot of people here and I'm finding it very interesting - the in-depth explanations of how and why we do certain things in C are great ...
2
votes
1answer
390 views
How complete and mature is PyWin32?
I am considering utilizing Python for creating an application. The purpose of this application is solely to interact with the Windows API. My question, therefore, is: Is PyWin32 mature and complete ...
1
vote
2answers
210 views
Distribution Licensing for Windows XP Junction tool
My application needs to create a directory symbolic link in Windows XP to get around the file path length limitation of ~256 characters. Windows XP does not have this functionality built-in. I had ...
4
votes
5answers
270 views
How can a Mac or Unix owner fix/develop webpages for IE6/IE7?
I work on Debian and before Debian I was on Ubuntu. In my previous job, we simply ignored IE6, but at my present job a page must work flawlessly for IE6 onwards. The one wayout for me is to set up a ...
