While server-side code is mostly in C++, the book demonstrates client-side usage in Visual Basic (VB) to highlight COM’s language-independent nature. Book Structure
Discusses specialized components like , event notification, and the administration of distributed object environments. Key Technical Topics
Focuses on the integrated into Windows 2000.
Use of Wizards, editors, and debuggers within the Visual C++ environment to avoid common "traps and pitfalls". Publication Details
The content is divided into two primary sections that track the progression of component-based software engineering: Covers the fundamentals of the Component Object Model.
Techniques for maximizing software reusability and scalability.