August 1995
Volume 13 Number 8
GRAPHICS
Image Processing in C, Part 13: Geometric Operations
By Dwayne Phillips
Bend it, shape it, any way you
want it by applying simple mathematical transformations to
digitized pictures.
Fixed-Point C for Graphics Applications
By Peter Heinrich and Nathan Dwyer
Floating-point hardware has
eliminated the need for fixed-point arithmetic almost
completely — with emphasis on the "almost."
FEATURES
Templates Without Code Bloat
By Dave Gottner
Templates are a great way to
summarize repeated patterns of code, provided you're not
surprised at the number of repeats that end up occupying
space in your program. Here's a general technique for
minimizing the amount of code that needs repeating.
Mastering User-defined Conversion Functions (Article unavailable in electronic form)
By Scott Meyers
Defining your own conversion
functions is a powerful aspect of C++ that can get you in a
lot of trouble. The author of the best selling Effective
C++ shows you how to avoid this kind of trouble.
Remote Procedure Calls Using NetBios
By Mark Beddow
Networks are ubiquitous, and so
too are the opportunities for writing client/server
applications. A simple remote procedure call mechanism is
all you need to get started.
COLUMNS
Standard C/C++: Implementing <string>
P. J. Plauger
Stepping Up to C++: Other Assorted Changes, Part 2
Dan Saks
Questions & Answers: Suicidal Classes are Risky Business
Pete Becker