Managing the Library Edition License Key This article explains how SocketTools Library Edition uses a runtime license key in applications, how the key is stored, and the recommended practices for managing it in source control and automated build environments. This is primarily oriented towards C/C++ developers, however the same general concepts apply to other languages […]
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When you create an application using the SocketTools 11 Library Edition DLLs and you're ready to deploy it, you must ensure the libraries you're using are initialized correctly. This is done by providing a runtime license key to the initialization function for each of the SocketTools APIs you are using. It is important to note
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SocketTools 11 Build 2235 (11.0.2235.1894) was released on September 24, 2025. This is a complete release which incorporates updates from previous releases, as well as all subsequent hotfixes. Release notes for this update are included with the installation package.
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The SocketTools .NET Edition includes assemblies which support several different versions of the .NET Framework and Visual Studio. When you add a reference to an assembly, make sure you are using the correct version which corresponds to the toolchain you are using to build your projects. When you install SocketTools, assemblies for each supported version
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When you create an application using the SocketTools 11 .NET Edition components and you're ready to deploy it, you must ensure it is initialized correctly. This is done by either providing a runtime license key to the Initialize method or setting the RuntimeLicense attribute for the executable assembly. It is important to note your runtime
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The Visual Studio releases supported by SocketTools 11 depends on the edition and languages being used. The following table lists which editions are compatible with Visual Studio and whether the edition is supported with that version.
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SocketTools 11 Build 2218 (11.0.2218.1855) was released on February 20, 2025. This is a complete release which incorporates updates from previous releases, as well as all subsequent hotfixes. Release notes for this update are included with the installation package.
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SocketTools uses the Microsoft CryptoAPI and Schannel security package to implement support for secure connections using TLS. Which versions of TLS are available will depend on the version of the operating system you are using.
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Modern software development is increasingly embracing AI as a partner in the coding process. AI-assisted code generation offers developers a powerful way to enhance productivity, learn new APIs quickly, and reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks.
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SocketTools 11 includes Windows Installer (MSI) packages which enable you to easily redistribute the components used in your projects. They are included with the developer installation package for each edition and available for both 32-bit and 64-bit applications.
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