.NET and COM: The Complete Interoperability GuideThis is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. The focus of the book is on COM Interoperability (since it's a much larger subject), and the heart of the discussion is broken down into four parts:
The scope of the book is just about everything related to using "unmanaged code" in the .NET Framework. Technologies built on top of COM Interoperability are also covered-Interoperability of Windows Forms Controls and ActiveX controls, Interoperability with COM+, and Interoperability with Distributed COM (DCOM). Although Platform Invocation Services is a separate technology from COM Interoperability, there are many areas of overlap, so including in the book is a natural fit. All of these technologies are a core part of the Common Language Runtime and .NET Framework, and will likely be used not only as the path of migration for existing software projects, but for brand new software development for the next several years. |
Contents
Introduction | |
How Unmanaged Code Interacts with Managed Code | |
Using COM Components in NET Applications | |
Concepts Important for This Book | |
Using ActiveX Controls in NET Applications | |
An InDepth Look at Imported Assemblies | |
Responding to COM Events | |
Delegates | |
international standards organization The CLR is the Microsoft implementation | |
Using NET Components in COM Applications | |
Languages and Tools | |
Metadata | |
Conclusion | |
Designing Great NET Components for COM Clients | |
Designing Great COM Components for NET Clients | |
Advanced Topics | |
Advanced Topics for Using COM Components | |
Threading and Apartments | |
Modifying Interop Assemblies | |
Custom Attributes | |
Reflection | |
Comprehensive Examples | |
Appendices | |