Month: September 2008

Exporting PowerPoint Slides to Images in C#

This is a very simple Visual Basic source code to export all the slides from a PowerPoint presentation. This source code can export images in any specified image format like .jpg, .bmp or .gif. I wrote this function while I was working on my undergraduate project “PowerPoint to XML Interchangeability”. I had to make some sort of PowerPoint Viewer to view the slides so I wrote this function to export PowerPoint slides into image sequences so that I can display them into an image control and export the images at a temporary location.

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Block a Specific IP Address in PHP

In this article, we’ll explore how to block a specific IP address or a list of addresses from accessing a webpage using PHP. By leveraging PHP’s capabilities, you can fortify your web applications against unauthorized access and potential security threats. Let’s delve into the process of implementing IP-based access restrictions to bolster the security of your PHP-powered webpages.

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Microsoft DirectX Programming: DirectX Components

Microsoft DirectX is a set of application programming interfaces (APIs) for multimedia-related tasks, such as gaming, video playback, and graphics rendering. DirectX provides a standardized way for software developers to access hardware resources like graphics cards, sound cards, and input devices.

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Microsoft .NET – C# Programming

C# and .NET have a symbiotic relationship. Certain features in C# are tailored to complement the capabilities of .NET, and conversely, specific aspects of .NET are designed to align seamlessly with C#. However, it’s worth noting that .NET is versatile, aiming to accommodate a plethora of programming languages.

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C Programming Tutorials

The C programming language is a versatile and widely-used programming language which makes it an ideal starting point for novice programmers. Originally developed for UNIX system development, C has evolved to become a go-to language for a variety of applications, including embedded systems, operating systems, and general computer applications.

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Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

For a programming language to be considered Object-Oriented, it must support the concept of objects (abstract data types), inheritance, and polymorphism. In simple terms, OOP allows you to model your code after real-world entities, making it more intuitive and efficient. As you delve into C++ and its OOP features, keep in mind that the goal is to create programs that are not only functional but also easy to understand, maintain, and reuse.

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