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Unlike theoretical texts, this guide emphasizes a , using case studies and practical examples to illustrate enterprise-level requirements like scalability, security, and transaction support.

It primarily utilizes Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 and the Active Template Library (ATL) 3.0 .

Pradeep Tapadiya , a former Program Manager and Lead Software Engineer at Hewlett-Packard. Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR / Pearson. COM Programming: A Practical Guide Using Visua...

536-560 pages; originally included a companion CD with source code.

Detailing the separation of interface from implementation and managing object lifetimes. Unlike theoretical texts, this guide emphasizes a ,

Use of Wizards, editors, and debuggers within the Visual C++ environment to avoid common "traps and pitfalls". Publication Details

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 Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR / Pearson

The book by Pradeep Tapadiya is a technical resource focused on Microsoft’s Component Object Model (COM) and its evolution into COM+. Published in January 2000 as part of the Hewlett-Packard Professional Books series, it serves as a bridge for developers transitioning from basic COM development to enterprise-level COM+ applications. Core Focus and Methodology