Bridging the Gap: Understanding the WinRT ABI and Language Independence
Explore how the Windows Runtime (WinRT) uses a binary interface (ABI) and .winmd metadata to enable language independence and sandboxed security in Windows 8.
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Explore how the Windows Runtime (WinRT) uses a binary interface (ABI) and .winmd metadata to enable language independence and sandboxed security in Windows 8.
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