Learn about thread synchronization helper classes and their implementation, and sample projects.
Win32 Thread Synchronization, Part 2: Helper Classes
Published 05/24/2005
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Win32 Thread Synchronization, Part I: Overview
Published 05/20/2005
Learn about processes, threads, and a couple of thread synchronization techniques.
Running Code Before and After Main
Published 04/13/2004
There is a partially documented feature in the Microsoft C/C++ runtime libraries that allows you to run code before the main function (main, WinMain or DllMain) is called, and after it returns.
Developing Fast Thread-Safe Code
Published 08/22/2003
A type of synchronization object for threads'—critical sections'—only works for threads within the same process. Learn more about critical sections and operating system behavior.
Speeding Up Internet Browsing
Published 05/22/2003
This program watches for DNS requests, lists them, and allows you to save them to block certain sites.
Sequential to Parallel Code Transitioning Using Macros
Published 01/14/2003
Multiprocessor computers are very common nowadays, but the programs that make use of their advantages are quite few. This situation is mainly due to the difficulties accompanying multi-threaded design. There are ways, however, to increase parallelism at low cost. In this article I'm going to describe a method for easy transitioning from sequential single-threaded to parallel multi-threaded code using macros.
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Published 04/18/2011
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