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How to Format Calc Spreadsheet Cells with C#
An OpenOffice.org Calc Spreadsheet user can format cells manually to provide a professional looking report. However, a C# programmer can easily automate the whole process
Creating an OpenOffice Calc Document with C#
OpenOffice.org Calc does most things that Microsoft Excel can do. And for free. Not only that, but it provides a programming interface for the C# application developer.
Creating an OpenOffice Writer Document with C#
C# programmer can now delve into the world of open source applications such as OpenOffice.org Writer by making use of the CLI - the Common Language Interface.
Simulating Human Input to Microsoft Word with C#
A C# programmer can insert whole paragraphs into a Microsoft Word Document or they can program their application to type information in as a human would do.
How to Create a Microsoft Word Document with C#
A C# programmer can quickly automate the creation of a Microsoft Word document. With just a few lines of code they can add paragraphs as save the file to the computer.
How to Connect to a MySQL Database with C#
Using databases may seem daunting to the new C# programmer, but it shouldn't. Not if they're using the MySQL .NET connector.
How to Create a Dynamic C# ComboBox
Every C# Windows application needs at least one ComboBox - especially when the contents of the ComboBox can be updated dynamically.
How to Add Radio Buttons to a C# Windows Form
Many form based applications use radio buttons to give users a multiple choice, and the C# programmer can do just the same with just a few lines of code.
How to Add a ComboBox to a C# Windows Form
One Reason for using a Windows form based application is to give the user many choices. One very effective way to to give the user choices is to create a C# ComboBox.
Adding C# Menus to a Windows Application
Most Windows applications have menus on their forms. A C# programmer can create useful menus very easily by using the MainMenu object.
How to Capure Mouse and Key Events with C#
Every C# application consists of components such as button and text boxes. A C# form can respond on all its user's activities such as clicking the mouse and typing data.
How to Customize the Look and Feel of a C# Form
A C# Windows form is always plain and grey. However, a C# programmer can customize the form to give it exactly the look and feel that they require.
How to Use C# for Twittering
Twitter can be updated via its own web site or it can be updated from a C# application via the Twitter API and one of the C# Twitter libraries.
Getting Started with C# Application Development
In just a few minutes a new programmer can easily create an new application in C# by using the Microsoft .NET Framework and a suitable IDE.
How to Use C++ Data Types and Variables
C++, like all programming languages, needs a way of working with values (such as numbers). That's done by using variables.
Understanding the Parts of a C++ Program
Every C++ program has the same structure and contains three key areas: the preprocessor; comments; and functions. These are essential to any good programmer.
How to Use C++ Constants
C++ constants are values used in a program and will not change during the operation of the program and are important for any programmer in the operation of their programs
How to Use C++ Expressions
Any C++ program consists of a series of expressions and statements, but what exactly are they?
How to Create a C++ Class
C++ is an object oriented programming language and the concept of the class is therefore essential to a programmer.
How to Create C++ Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometry is easy: especially when used with C++; and even more so when functions are added then enable the maths to be done with degrees rather than radians.
An Introduction to Using C++ Arrays
Arrays are often considered to be difficult to use in C++, but this article shows that this is not the case- it even shows how to calculate the number of array elements.
Using a MySQL Database with C++
C++ and MySQL are both very powerful, but when combined they can make a killer application.
Ajax and the C++ Programmer
This C++ tutorial shows how to develop Ajax applications by making use of CGI programs


Contributing Articles in C Programming

Sequential and Random Access File Handling in C
A file handling in C tutorial detailing the use of sequential and random access files in C, along with examples of using the fseek, ftell and rewind functions.
Reading a Serial Port Using Windows
The latest versions of Windows do not allow direct access to the serial IO ports. This article describes how to read the serial port COM1 using C++ in Windows.
How To Configure an RS-232 Port On A PC To Read
Detailed guide on how to configure the serial port on a PC to enable it to read data from external devices, including details of the registers used.
Reading Information From a PC Serial Port
A home PC can be set up to read characters from an external device. Voltage considerations are discussed, as well as C/C++ code that will perform the information capture.
Introduction to 'For' Loops in C
The for loop is, in ANSI C like in other programming languages, a very important flow control mechanism which novice programmers usually have trouble understanding.
Implementing while Loops in C
How to construct an outer while loop which tests to see whether a program should exit based on user input.
Quicksort Using Arrays in C/C++
An alternative to bubble sorting or insertion sorting, the QuickSort algorithm is accessible from either C or C++ and can be used with many data types.
C Tutorial File Handling Commands
A discussion of using stdio.h to manipulate files to open, close and delete files, and read/write data to/from them for C programmers.
Swapping Techniques C Programming
When writing list management code, it is necessary to be able to swap data elements. This article looks at ways to use swapping techniques in C programming.

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