OODLs seem to have become the current fad, but not all of us can, or would be willing to, leave C++, which is familiar, if occasionally frustating. If you think all this talk about OODLs sounds interesting, but you want (or have) to stick with C++, don't miss Jeff Alger's article on Component Software's forthcoming Component Workshop. It provides C++ development in an OODL-style environment. Jeff has talked at length with Component Software and gives us a good look at the future. In September, he'll follow up, reporting on his experiences in using the environment and the provided application framework.
Speaking of application frameworks, most of you know by now that there's a new one looming on the horizon. Ken Addison was on hand for the announcement and talked with some of those involved. His report on Bedrock is in this issue. We plan to have more reports in the future as more technical information becomes available.
You'll also want to catch the article by Nick Nallick (of Ad Lib fame). He shows us how to use behaviors to filter text input in dialogs. And we have an article on object-oriented analysis and design along with the Dogcow and Windows columns.
