Desktop Programming
Get started learning the basics of building great desktop apps in this section.
When you want to create a new desktop app, the first decision you make is whether to use the Win32 and COM API or .NET. C++ and Win32 gets you "closer to the metal," and lets you achieve the best performance for your app. .NET gets you to a higher level of coding and productivity with a less complex language. Learn which technology is best for your needs: Choose Your Technology.
In this section
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This basic tutorial will get you started with DirectX app development. | |
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The aim of this series is to teach you how to write a Windows program in C++. | |
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Describes programming for 64-bit versions of the Windows operating system. | |
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Provides an overview of some of the conventions used in the Windows header files. |
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