E01: Stupid C++ Tricks with Dave

Dave's Garage August 7, 2021
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Windows History, Windows vs Linux Comparisons, Arduino Project Tutorials, Shop Projects, ESP32 Information, and more in Dave's Garage. With DIY info and practical step-by-step tutorials. From hobbyist to engineer, everyone is welcome!

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Retired Microsoft operating systems engineer Davepl reveals some of his favorite C++ tips and tricks accumulated during nearly 40 years as a C/C++ programmer. Dave was a developer for Windows Task Manager, ZIP Folders, Space Cadet Pinball, the Windows Shell, OLE/COM, MS-DOS, and much more. Some Microsoft Campus photos are copyright and credit to Ken Sykes, used with permission. ERRATA: None yet, but if you spot a mistake, please raise it in the comments and I'll update here as appropriate!

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