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Summer CodeFest: C++ coding camp hosted by Whole Tomato

CodeFest happened on August 17th, 2023. Registration is not available now. Stay tuned and find out when next CodeFest begins! Get ready to unwind with Whole Tomato at our first Summer C++ CodeFest! Join us for two weeks of laid-back learning, collaboration, and coding sessions. Expand your C++ coding skills and ignite your passion for coding in a join-when-you-can environment. Why this virtual…
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Visual Assist 2023.2 released

The second update to Visual Assist in 2023 is here. This update features an extensive series of upgrades to code inspections, shader extension support, and a number of quality fixes to the IDE. Download the latest version of Visual Assist now. Greatly expanded code…
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C++ Refactoring Tips And Tricks

In the world of software development, features are constantly updated and new functionality is continuously added. Gradually, keeping up with the latest and best coding standards becomes complex. This slows can slow down operations and affect how code is maintained and updated. The act of maintaining and modernizing code is done through a process called code refactoring. In this article, we will…
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Visual Assist 2023.1 released

The first update to Visual Assist for 2023 is here. This update features an extensive list of improvements and bug fixes for a variety of users. And if you haven’t, download the latest release here. We hope you find them useful!  Improved parser auto type deduction…
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Visual Assist 2022.4 now available

The fourth update to Visual Assist 2022 is here! This release updates some core Visual Assist behaviors, adds a key C++ language feature, and adds support for external configuration files. The release also continues initiatives on shader code from the previous release. If…
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Visual Assist 2022.3 now available

Visual Assist 2022.3 is out and brings some exciting news for those working with graphics shaders! It also adds a pair of code inspection checks, as well as a new navigation option for Open File in Solution. Visual Assist HLSL support High-level shader language (HLSL), while vaguely similar to C in syntax, is a distinct language and thus most native Visual Studio features may behave…
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Do I Need To Know C++ For Unreal Engine?

C++ is a powerful programming language that can be used to create high-quality 3D games and applications using the Unreal Engine. A program created using C++ for Unreal Engine will typically be much more complex and detailed than using other languages because it unlocks more…
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12 Helpful Tips For Visual Studio Productivity

Visual Studio provides a lot of useful tools to help programmers greatly simplify the software development process. In this article, we will learn 12 helpful tips for increasing Visual Studio productivity that you may not know about, but that will be very useful for you. #1 Navigation through the elements of the project In a large project, there are a lot of classes and methods…
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