Win32 vs Windows Runtime
Developers should learn Win32 when working on legacy Windows applications, system-level tools, or performance-sensitive desktop software that requires direct hardware access, such as antivirus programs, drivers, or custom utilities meets developers should learn winrt when building cross-device windows applications for pcs, tablets, xbox, hololens, or iot devices, as it ensures compatibility and a consistent user experience across the windows ecosystem. Here's our take.
Win32
Developers should learn Win32 when working on legacy Windows applications, system-level tools, or performance-sensitive desktop software that requires direct hardware access, such as antivirus programs, drivers, or custom utilities
Win32
Nice PickDevelopers should learn Win32 when working on legacy Windows applications, system-level tools, or performance-sensitive desktop software that requires direct hardware access, such as antivirus programs, drivers, or custom utilities
Pros
- +It's essential for maintaining and updating older codebases or when targeting specific Windows versions without
- +Related to: c-plus-plus, windows-sdk
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Windows Runtime
Developers should learn WinRT when building cross-device Windows applications for PCs, tablets, Xbox, HoloLens, or IoT devices, as it ensures compatibility and a consistent user experience across the Windows ecosystem
Pros
- +It is particularly useful for creating touch-friendly, responsive UWP apps that leverage modern Windows features, such as Cortana integration or inking, and for scenarios requiring app distribution through the Microsoft Store
- +Related to: universal-windows-platform, c-plus-plus
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Win32 if: You want it's essential for maintaining and updating older codebases or when targeting specific windows versions without and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Windows Runtime if: You prioritize it is particularly useful for creating touch-friendly, responsive uwp apps that leverage modern windows features, such as cortana integration or inking, and for scenarios requiring app distribution through the microsoft store over what Win32 offers.
Developers should learn Win32 when working on legacy Windows applications, system-level tools, or performance-sensitive desktop software that requires direct hardware access, such as antivirus programs, drivers, or custom utilities
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