Shows an alternative approach to supporting reflection in CORBA. The basic approach involves having each object returns its own metadata, rather than relying on an external service, such as the IFR.
The Boost.Thread library, which enables the use of multiple threads of execution with shared data in portable C++ code, has undergone some major changes.
An introduction to Zope's objected-oriented features, also demonstrates how to build a dynamic FAQ tool. (This is a revised version of Amos' article in WebTechniques)