Learn to Program for Windows: Sample Code

Windows Hello World Sample

This sample application shows how to create a minimal Windows program.

BaseWindow Sample

This sample application shows how to pass application state data in the WM_NCCREATE message.

Open Dialog Box Sample

This sample application shows how to initialize the Component Object Model (COM) library and use a COM-based API in a Windows program.

Direct2D Circle Sample

This sample application shows how to draw a circle using Direct2D.

Direct2D Clock Sample

This sample application shows how to use transforms in Direct2D to draw the hands of a clock.

Draw Circle Sample

This sample application shows how to use mouse input to draw a circle.

Simple Drawing Sample

This sample application is a very simple drawing program that shows how to use mouse input, keyboard input, and accelerator tables.