Best C++ Article of May 2017

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Each month at CodeProject we gather together the best of the articles submitted the previous month and ask our readers to choose the best of the best. Entry is automatic - just submit you articke and we'll do the rest.

Check out the submission guidelines for information on posting articles.

Current Entries

Articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

tlock<>: Any C++ Object read/write Thread-safe Provider

13 Jul 2019Michael Chourdakis

An easy locking class for shared/exclusive mutex functions with upgrade/downgrade

C++11

C++

Win32

50 OpenGL MFC Projects in One

10 May 2017Petrov Vladimir

Former NeHe OpenGL Lessons adapted to MSVS-15 pro MFC in INICODE and the samples of the Joystick implementation

Generic Finite State Machine Revisited

15 Jun 20170xG00DC0FFEE

A better and much simpler implementation of Finite State Machine library for C++

Caffe Optimized for Intel® Architecture: Applying Modern Code Techniques

4 May 2017Intel

This paper demonstrates a special version of Caffe — a deep learning framework originally developed by the Berkeley Vision and Learning Center (BVLC) — that is optimized for Intel® architecture.

Getting Started with Intel® Software Optimization for Theano and Intel® Distribution for Python

4 May 2017Intel

Theano is a Python library developed at the LISA lab to define, optimize, and evaluate mathematical expressions, including the ones with multi-dimensional arrays (numpy.ndarray)

HPC with R: The Basics

26 May 2017Intel

We’ll begin with a little history and some basics that everyone who picks up R and cares about performance ought to know.

Happy 20th Birthday, OpenMP

26 May 2017Intel

Making Parallel Programming Accessible to C/C++ and Fortran Programmers―and Providing a Software Path to Exascale Computation

Units and measures for C++ 11

24 May 2017john morrison leon

Type quantities according to the units in which they are measured. A complete implementation of units of measurement as a data type for C++ 11.

Nightmare on (Overwh)Elm Street: The 64-bit Calling Convention

13 May 2017CMalcheski

64-bit calling convention

How to Optimize Compilation Times with Precompiled Headers (PCH Files)

25 May 2017IncrediBuild, Vince Power

Are you curious what exactly precompiled headers, or .pch files are and why you would use them? This article will cover this and provide an example of how to use them.

C++

Performance of a Circular Buffer vs. Vector, Deque, and List

12 May 2017SeattleC++

Reports performance of C++ container classes on a variety of operations

C++

VS2017

IsoGame Engine

18 May 2017darkoman

Article about the 2D isometric game engine

Modularization Isn’t Just About Code

25 May 2017IncrediBuild, Eric Bruno

Let’s take a look at the forces you need to consider when modularizing your system.

Write a makefile for using qt(4) on the Raspberry Pi

30 May 2017D4rkTrick

You want to compile C++ code that uses qt on the Raspberry Pi? Here's how you do it.

C++

Dev

Raspberry-Pi

2D-DFT for Color Image - VC++ GUI Implementation

10 May 2017Raghavendra Hosad

2D DFT for Color Image - GUI implementation

Almost BitFields in .NET

4 May 2017Matt McGuire

How to implement a quasi-bitfield in .NET

C++

.NET

Dev

Hungarian Reigns

9 May 2017RandyBuchholz

Chances are you have heard, or even told someone, not to use the Hungarian Notation naming convention. Chances are, you are using it yourself. Hungarian Notation is the king of naming conventions. Though many call for its demise, it is here to stay.

Calendar - calendar with notes using the Qt framework

12 May 2017alexey_t

A simple calendar with notes support

Current Participants

Those with articles that match the contest criteria are automatically entered.

0xG00DC0FFEE

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

alexey_t

Russian Federation

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

CMalcheski

Software Developer (Senior) Contract Developer

United States

I work as a contract developer, specializing in assembly language driver software for specialized hardware. I also focus on identifying and removing performance bottlenecks in any software, using assembly language modifications, as well as locating hard-to-find bugs. I’m a specialist; I prefer to stay away from everyday, mundane development. I can fix problems in high level languages but as a rule I don’t like working with them for general development. There is no shortage of experienced developers in any language besides assembly. I am very much a niche programmer, a troubleshooter; the closer to the hardware I work, the happier I am. I typically take on the tasks others can’t or don’t want to do.

D4rkTrick

Engineer Telefonica Germany

Germany

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

darkoman

Software Developer (Senior) Elektromehanika d.o.o. Nis

Serbia

He has a master degree in Computer Science at Faculty of Electronics in Nis (Serbia), and works as a C++/C# application developer for Windows platforms since 2001. He likes traveling, reading and meeting new people and cultures.

IncrediBuild

United States

IncrediBuild Software Ltd, the developer of IncrediBuild, is a leading solution provider of software acceleration technology. By harnessing unutilized processing power in private and public cloud environments, IncrediBuild accelerates Windows-based computational software with easy deployment and migration. With its unique process virtualization technology, IncrediBuild has become the de facto standard solution for code-build acceleration. More than 120,000 users at over 2,000 companies and organizations depend on IncrediBuild application and build acceleration, including 20 Fortune 100 companies.

Intel

United States

You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth.

Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers and society.

This is a Organisation

42 members

john morrison leon

Retired

Spain

Software Author with engineering, science and mathematical background.

Many years using C++ to develop responsive visualisations of fine grained dynamic information largely in the fields of public transport and supply logistics. Currently interested in what can be done to make the use of C++ cleaner, safer, and more comfortable.

Matt McGuire

Software Developer (Senior) Van Doren Sales

United States

I've been a professional developer since the late 90's and got hired on with Doubl-Kold in may of 2000 through February of 2018. I have since moved on to Van Doren Sales for new challenges. I have a few core languages under my belt, but D-lang has gotten my interest lately.

I currently have interest into more embedded systems, as they continue to fascinate me more than any other technologies currently.

The majority of my free time is spent on my wife and kids, and numerous other hobbies.

Michael Chourdakis

Software Developer

Greece

I'm working in C++, PHP , Java, Windows, iOS, Android and Web (HTML/Javascript/CSS).

I 've a PhD in Digital Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence and I specialize in Pro Audio and AI applications.

My home page: https://www.turbo-play.com

Petrov Vladimir

Russian Federation

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

Raghavendra Hosad

India

Raghavendra Prasad Hosad having 8+ years experience in IT as a Software Engineer.

RandyBuchholz

United States

This member has not yet provided a Biography. Assume it's interesting and varied, and probably something to do with programming.

SeattleC++

Software Developer (Senior)

United States

Kurt Guntheroth (SeattleC++) has been a working software developer for over 35 years. He has developed in C++ for over 20 years. He has a web site, and a blog that covers optimization and other topics. Kurt lives in Seattle, Washington, USA.

First Prize	Petrov Vladimir - 50 OpenGL MFC Projects in One
Prize pool	CodeProject Mug - CodeProject


Second Prize	SeattleC++ - Performance of a Circular Buffer vs. Vector, Deque, and List
Prize pool	Bob Sticker - CodeProject

Contest Entries and Requirements

The contest period covers the the first day of the month 12AM US Eastern Standard Time and ends the final day of the month at 11:59:59 PM US Eastern Standard Time. All entries must be submitted during this period in order to qualify.
Entries must be an article, or blog entry.
With the exception of the Everything Else category, the article must be tagged with at least one of the tags corresponding to that competition's category (for example, to enter the C# Competition you would need to tag your article with a C# tag).
Articles entries must follow the CodeProject submission guidelines.
No cheating, lying, plagiarizing articles, chicanery, or kicking.
Articles may only be considered for a single category. If an article is eligible for multiple categories (for example, it pertains to both the C# and Web Dev categories), CodeProject editors and judges will decide which category the article shall be entered in.
No author can be nominated twice in the same category.
If an author writes has two separate articles, each article may be considered in their respective categories provided none of the aforementioned rules are broken. For example, if an author wrote two separate articles, one related to C# and one related to VB.NET, the author and articles could be nominated in the C# and VB.NET competitions, respectively.
In the event an author wins multiple competitions, and repeat, identical prizes, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event an article has multiple authors and/or contributors, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
In the event of a tie, the number of prizes issued is solely at the discretion of the prize issuer.
Multiple votes from the same IP will be automatically disqualified.
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