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Explore comprehensive documentation, guides, and technical articles for Windows development. Whether you're building desktop applications, UWP apps, or leveraging Windows features, you'll find the resources you need here.

Getting Started

Introduction to Win32 API A foundational guide for low-level Windows programming.
Universal Windows Platform (UWP) Basics Learn to build modern apps that run across Windows devices.
Windows Forms Development Create rich desktop applications with the familiar WinForms framework.
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Guide Build sophisticated user interfaces with WPF.

Advanced Topics

PowerShell Scripting Essentials Automate tasks and manage Windows environments effectively.
DirectX Graphics Programming Dive into high-performance graphics and game development.
Windows Networking APIs Understand and implement network communication.
Windows Security Best Practices Secure your applications and systems.

Tools and Frameworks

Visual Studio Integration Leverage the full power of Visual Studio for Windows development.
Download Windows SDK Get the latest Software Development Kit.

Code Snippets

Example: Displaying a Message Box (Win32 API)


#include <windows.h>

int WINAPI WinMain(HINSTANCE hInstance, HINSTANCE hPrevInstance, LPSTR lpCmdLine, int nCmdShow) {
    MessageBox(
        NULL,                  // Owner window handle.
        TEXT("Hello, Windows!"), // The text message.
        TEXT("Message Box Example"), // The window title.
        MB_OK | MB_ICONINFORMATION // Style flags.
    );
    return 0;
}