Windows Development Tools
Explore the comprehensive suite of tools available for developing applications on the Windows platform. These tools are designed to streamline your development workflow, from writing code to debugging and deployment.
Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
The primary tools for building Windows applications.
Visual Studio
The flagship IDE for Windows development, offering a rich set of features for C++, C#, .NET, and more. Includes powerful debugging, profiling, and design tools.
Visual Studio Code
A lightweight yet powerful source code editor. With extensions, it can be configured for a wide range of Windows development scenarios.
Debugging and Diagnostics
Identify and resolve issues efficiently with these powerful diagnostic tools.
Windows Debugger (WinDbg)
A versatile debugger for user-mode and kernel-mode debugging, essential for complex system-level analysis.
Performance Monitor
Track system performance and diagnose bottlenecks by collecting and visualizing performance data.
Process Explorer
A task manager replacement that shows detailed information about processes, threads, and DLLs.
Deployment and Packaging
Tools to help you package and deploy your Windows applications.
MSIX Packaging
The modern packaging format for Windows applications, enabling easier installation, updates, and uninstallation.
Windows Installer (MSI)
The traditional, robust technology for deploying applications on Windows.
Command-Line Tools
Essential utilities for scripting and automation.
PowerShell: A powerful shell and scripting language for task automation and configuration management.winget: The Windows Package Manager for discovering, installing, upgrading, and removing applications.DISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management): For servicing Windows images.
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