.NET Framework Desktop Development

Explore the comprehensive documentation for building powerful and feature-rich desktop applications using the .NET Framework.

Getting Started

Learn the fundamentals of desktop development with .NET Framework. This section covers essential concepts, project setup, and basic UI design.

Windows Forms (WinForms)

Windows Forms is a mature and widely used UI framework for building traditional Windows desktop applications. It offers a rich set of controls and a visual designer.

Key Concepts

Advanced Topics

Tip

WinForms is an excellent choice for rapid application development and for migrating existing Win32 applications.

Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)

WPF is a more modern and flexible UI framework that uses XAML for defining user interfaces and offers advanced features like rich graphics, animations, and styling.

Key Concepts

Advanced Topics

Note

WPF provides a powerful platform for creating visually appealing and highly interactive desktop experiences.

Common Desktop Development Patterns

Data Access

Learn how to connect to databases and manage data in your desktop applications.

Explore Data Access

User Experience (UX) Design

Best practices for designing intuitive and accessible user interfaces.

UX Design Guidelines

Application Deployment

Understand different methods for packaging and distributing your applications.

Deployment Strategies

Performance Optimization

Tips and techniques for improving the responsiveness and efficiency of your applications.

Performance Tuning

Security Considerations

Implementing security measures to protect your applications and user data.

Security Best Practices

Related Technologies