In this article Stephen Toub explains the new optimization technology of the next Visual C++ version. He also describes the new compilation modes that ensure Common Language Infrastructure compliance and verifyability for the .NET framework.

Freeware class library to do NT specific things.

An add-in for Visual C++ 5 and 6, featuring fast searchable symbol database browser, source code navigator, source code generator, code metrics, header-flip, method-flip, and clipboard history. [Shareware]

FAQs, snippets, sample projects and freeware.

Provides commentary from members of the Visual C++ development, test and program management teams. Topics include product planning, feature development and other interesting news from the world of Visual C++.

An open source web site hosting Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 projects. Provides free hosting to Open Source development projects.

Explanation and tips to integrate the Visual Studio .NET Professional Edition optimizing compiler, from the Visual C++ Toolkit 2003, into the Visual C++ .NET Standard Edition.

In this interview, C++ luminary Herb Sutter tells DevX where C++ is headed in the future and what he'll be concentrating on in his new role as Microsoft's official liaison to the C++ developer community.

If you write Visual C++ code for living, consider these upgrades for an instant productivity boost.

Explains how to use the debugger in Visual C++ Versions 5 and 6.