native development

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Native development on Windows often centers on C++ and the Visual C++ toolchain. Discussions with Microsoft engineers like Mohsen Agsen and Boris Jabes highlight a renaissance in native C++ development, covering topics such as C++ Intellisense, game development, and the evolution of the Visual C++ compiler. These conversations reflect the ongoing importance of native code for performance-critical applications, including games and enterprise software, and the challenges of maintaining robust tooling for complex C++ projects. The tag captures the community's focus on low-level, high-performance programming within the Microsoft ecosystem.
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    Windows 7 Mohsen Agsen - C++ Today and Tomorrow

    The last time we got the chance to talk to Mohsen Agsen, a Microsoft Technical Fellow who runs the Visual C++ engineering team, he put forward the notion of a renaissance taking place in the native world. Shortly thereafter, we created the catchy Link Removed mantra. (Mohsen is great at building...
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    Windows 7 Talkin' C++ with Boris Jabes: C++ Intellisense, Game Development, and Boris Faces His Demons

    Boris Jabes is fun guy to talk to about C++. He has the distinction of being the first guy to share the news about the removal of C++/CLI intellisense support in VC10. He also has a great perspective on why the decision was made and understands the complexity of intellisense projects and complex...
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