SQL Query notification from C++ ADO - c++

I have two apps that need to receive notifications when data in a table changes. One .NET and the other C++ MFC. I decided to go with SQL Query Notifications.
I have built a proof of concept for the .NET app with SqlDependency class, but am struggling with the MFC version.
I found this http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms130764.aspx, but am not proficient enough with c++ to make sense of this.
Has anyone done this before? If so, could you please post some sample code or point me in the right direction?
Thanks in Advance

I can't see example code for C++ anywhere.
Rather than write and debug this (complex) event detection code twice, it would be possible (and preferable imo) to implement it in C#, and then expose the required function to your MFC app via COM interop. See here for a brief overview.

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Can I make a game using c++ that will run on the web?

There is some libraries that lets you run C++. So, it is it possible to run a game that uses directx full mode screen?
Google is developing a tool to allow this kind of thing via Chrome. It is called Chrome Native Client, or NACL for short. http://blog.chromium.org/2010/05/sneak-peek-at-native-client-sdk.html
In general, no. Most online games are written with Javascript, Flash, the newly hatchedd HTML5 and similar technologies. Perhaps C++ integration is possible on some level, but you definitely cannot write a browser-hosted game purely and entirely in C++.
it could also be done with an ActiveX control. ActiveX only works in IE. there are Netscape plugins that work in other browsers. so make a solution that contains both. you need a book on ActiveX/COM/OLE. Better yet, take a class if you can find one, you will learn far more, because COM is not an easy subject to just read about and then really do - versioning is a big problem.
nope, not supported in firefox. but read this: http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en/webmasters-faq.html#activex
some people may have activex controls disabled. if this is the case, your game will not run. you will have to tell the user that they will need to change their security settings in IE. you can get feedback from the object element in javascript as to whether or not the activex loaded. there is code out there for that.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/7sw4ddf8%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
examples are all over the internet.

How does one port c++ functions to the internet?

I have a few years experience programming c++ and a little less then that using Qt. I built a data mining software using Qt and I want to make it available online. Unfortunately, I know close to nothing about web programming. Firstly, how easy or hard is this to do and what is the best way to go about it?
Supposing I am looking to hire someone to make me a secure, long-term, extensible, website for an online software service, what skill set should I be looking for?
Edit:
I want to make my question a little more specific:
How can I take a bunch of working c++ functions and port the code so I can run it server side on a website?
Once this is done, would it be easy to make changes to the c++ code and have the algorithm automatically update on the site?
What technologies would be involved? Are there any cloud computing platforms that would be good for something like this?
#Niklaos-what does it mean to build a library and how does one do that?
You might want to have a look at Wt[1]. Its a C++ web framework which is programmed more or less like a desktop GUI application. One of the use cases quoted is to bring legacy apps into the web.
[1] http://www.webtoolkit.eu
Port the functions to Java, easily done from C++, you can even find some tools to help - don't trust them implicitly but they could provide a boost.
See longer answer below.
Wrap them in a web application, and deploy them on Google App-Engine.
Java version of a library would be a jar file.
If you really want to be able to update the algorithm implementation dynamically, then you could implement them in Groovy, and upload changes through a form on your webapp, either as files or as a big text block, need to consider version control.
The effort/skillset involved to perform the task depends on how your wrote your code. If it is in a self-contained library, and has a clean (re-entrant, thread safe) API, you could probably hire a web developer (html/php/asp etc) to write the UI interface to the library for a relatively small cost. The skills required would be dependant on the technologies you wanted to use. For Windows development I would suggest C#/ASP. The applicant would require knowledge of interfacing with native libraries from a managed language. This is assuming that you dont mind the costs of Windows deployment for your application.
On the otherhand, if the library is complex or needs to be re-written to support the extensibility you are looking for, asking here will not get you much.
BTW: here is a great article on Marshalling if you chose to implement using C#/ASP
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc164193.aspx
First, DO NOT USE PHP :D
I used it for some projects (the last one with symphony framework) and i almost shoot my self !
If you are very familiar with C++, ASP .NET could be a good solution because if you like C++ you are going to love C#.
Any ways, I personally use Ruby on Rails for 6 months now and I LOVE IT. I won't write you a book here but the framework is pure gold !
The only problem is that Ruby is a very special language. You will probably be a bit lost a the beginning. But as every one you will learn to love it.
But that was only for the server side. Indeed, there 3 technologies you won't be able to avoid if you want to start to develop web applications.
HTML, CSS and JavaScript are presents every where. This is why i'm thinking you should start by HTML and CSS then JavaScript (with jQuery).
When you've got some basics with these 3 technologies you should be able to choose the server side language.
But you've got to tell you one thing, it's not going to be easy !
PS : Ruby on Rails uses HAML and SASS. These 2 languages replaces HTML and CSS you should have a look at them quickly because they are awesome.

Connecting Actionscript 3.0 with a C++ backend?

I am curious to know if there is a way of connecting a flash front-end to a C++ driven backend? I'm not currently working on a project that involves this, but I found out about an application used in the gaming industry, called Scaleform, that requires knowledge on doing such things in order to create menus in games.
Another way to resolve the problem would be to create webservices using C++ and consume them on the flash side. It is a more naive approach and certainly not as good as Scaleform but it is certainly simpler to implement.
You could also have a look at FluorineFx which is an implementation of Flex/Flash Remoting services for the .NET framework. The project is open-source so it could help you get started. Basically, FluorinexFx catches the remote calls in AMF from the flash player and pipes it through the corresponding .NET method and corresponding arguments. It also helps you convert back to flash native .Net objects such as ArrayList, DataTable and even lists of typed objects.
Scaleform implement their own custom Flash Player, thats probably not what you had in mind.
What you can do in a reasonable amount of time is pretending to Adobes flash player that you are a NPAPI-compatible browser - see e.g. here how screenweaver-hx does it.

how is the best option for ibm iseries legacy code consuming web services

Scenario: old legacy code in rpg have to consume data from a new web service
I think in a new stored procedure implemented in any language to act like a proxy but sure there are better options
Some options i have seen is http://www.rpg-xml.com/ (third party propietary)
or using Java stored procedures with DB2 XML Extender
Thank you!!!
Both are really good options. It really depends on your expertise in your team. If all you know is RPG, use the RPG solution. If you have someone with .NET or Java experience, then use that.
If you have more questions related to this, there is a great community of developers that can help on the Web400 mailing list.

How do I create a certain control using Windows Forms in Visual C++?

I am new to using Windows Forms in C++ (and just in general), and I am not exactly sure of the name or if it's even possible to do.
Currently I am currently working on a school project in which we must make a program for an imaginary bookstore. I am trying right now to make a sort of list that shows what the "customer" is buying. I have to make it sort by price and ISBN and any other variable that the book has.
In essence I am trying to make something like the following:
I just need to know how to get started. I can't figure out what the name of the control is or how to even get it to sort every time the user clicks on the header.
You need to write a managed C++
Please look at
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/miscctrl/mfcandwindowsforms.aspx?fid=3422&df=90&mpp=25&noise=3&sort=Position&view=Quick&select=2509859
Try to do your control same way.
The WindowsForms control you are looking for is called a DataGrid
It's not entirely clear by your question, but if you are trying to access Windows Forms from standard c++ you are out of luck. Windows Forms lives in the Managed world while c++ is unmanaged. To use windows forms you'd have to switch to C++/CLI or C#. Which if you are doing something for a school project may not be an option.
If it is an option to switch languages like that. I'd start looking at C++/CLI documentation to get a feel for how things might work for you.
If you want to know Windows UI inner workings, I recommend you to stay away from .NET for now, and learn some basic things in C++ and WinAPI. Sometimes programming .NET (or C++ / COM) requires you to invoke unmanaged components/functions and you'll be glad you understand how the low-level things work.
If your project requires .NET, go on, but don't forget to make yourself some time to learn good-old Win32 / C++ programming.
Please give some more details about the question Dalze->
is there any requirement about using managed controls? or not using them?
What's your prof want you to learn from this exercise (and is how to use stack overflow to do your homework one of them)?
There's several ways to skin this cat.
If you are supposed to or want to used managed code:
DataGrid mentioned is a good simple database tool link text
An sql database could also hold all the information and allows sorting on the various sub elements.
If you choose not to use managed code you can build a few simple objects to carry the information you need, then add some sort functions for each of the variables of interest.