UWP vs WinForms

Developers should learn UWP when targeting Windows 10+ ecosystems, especially for creating cross-device applications that need to scale from desktops to mobile or IoT environments meets developers should learn winforms when building traditional, data-intensive desktop applications for windows, such as internal business tools, utilities, or legacy system interfaces, due to its simplicity and rapid development capabilities. Here's our take.

UWP

Nice Pick

Developers should learn UWP when targeting Windows 10+ ecosystems, especially for creating cross-device applications that need to scale from desktops to mobile or IoT environments

Pros

• It's ideal for scenarios requiring a unified codebase, such as enterprise apps, educational tools, or media applications that benefit from Windows-specific features like Cortana integration, Live Tiles, and the Windows Store distribution
• Related to: c-sharp, xaml

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

WinForms

Developers should learn WinForms when building traditional, data-intensive desktop applications for Windows, such as internal business tools, utilities, or legacy system interfaces, due to its simplicity and rapid development capabilities

Pros

• It is particularly useful for projects requiring a straightforward, form-based UI without the complexity of modern web or cross-platform frameworks, and it integrates well with other
• Related to: c-sharp, visual-basic-net

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. UWP is a platform while WinForms is a framework. We picked UWP based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

UWP wins

Based on overall popularity. UWP is more widely used, but WinForms excels in its own space.