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You don’t need C++ to start with Unreal Engine since Blueprints let you build full games without coding. But if you want more control, better performance, and advanced features, C++ becomes a powerful addition to the quick prototyping provided by blueprints .
The smartest path is not choosing one over the other. Start with Blueprints to learn fast and stay motivated, then gradually add C++…
Visual Assist 2025.3 release post
July 3, 2025
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Visual Assist 2025.3 continues a series of productivity enhancements in the spotlight, such as a more flexible Extract Method that allows developers to customize parameters before creating a new method. This release also features macro expansion previews on hover…
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C++ Modules, introduced in C++20 and expanded in C++23, aim to replace the traditional #include a system with a more efficient and structured approach. By compiling code once and importing it where needed, modules reduce redundant parsing, improve build times, and…
Visual Assist 2025.1 release post
March 31, 2025
VA 2025.1 enhances usability with smarter navigation, better C++ module support, and more flexible refactoring options. The updated first-run dialog, configurable test snippets, and a refreshed UI improve the overall experience. Additionally, several key fixes address navigation issues, assignment suggestions, and UI inconsistencies, ensuring a more stable and efficient development…
Don’t you wish your code came with an undo button for every mistake? So do all developers who accidentally pushed a bug into production!
But we got the next best thing: Unit testing. This webinar will show you how to stop breaking your codebase (and your spirit) by writing…
How to Query File Attributes 50x faster on Windows
November 14, 2024
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If your app scans thousands of files, the way you fetch file attributes can quietly destroy performance. Standard methods like GetFileAttributesEx or even std::filesystem are convenient but painfully slow at scale. By switching to faster Windows APIs like…
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In Unreal Engine, Blueprints and C++ aren’t competitors, they’re complementary tools. Blueprints offer a visual, beginner-friendly way to build gameplay quickly, making them ideal for prototyping, simple logic, and collaboration with non-programmers. C++, on the other hand, provides greater performance, flexibility, and low-level control, making it essential for complex systems and…
Success Story: Visual Assist for modeling and simulation software for automotive C++
September 26, 2024
About the Client
Based in Europe, the client is a global company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance systems for vehicle technology. As a company that has been in the industry for over a century, their longstanding focus on innovation has…
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From ATMs and payment terminals to real-time trading systems, a huge part of modern financial technology still runs on C++. This blog explains why the language remains so important for embedded financial systems, where speed, reliability, and low-level hardware control…
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C++ continues to dominate financial software because it delivers the speed, control, and precision required for high-stakes systems like trading platforms and risk engines. But building in this space is far from simple. Developers must juggle ultra-low latency demands, complex financial models, strict regulatory requirements, and the constant pressure for absolute accuracy where even the…
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