title: What is the meaning and usage of __stdcall?
body: <p>I've come across <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/zxk0tw93%28VS.80%29.aspx" rel="noreferrer"><code>__stdcall</code></a> a lot these days.</p>
  
  <p>MSDN doesn't explain very clearly what it really means, when and why should it be used, if at all.</p>
  
  <p>I would appreciate if someone would provide an explanation, preferably with an example or two.</p>