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Windows Runtime vs Win32 API

Developers should learn WinRT when building cross-device Windows applications that require a modern, sandboxed environment with access to system features like sensors, notifications, and live tiles meets developers should learn the win32 api when creating native windows desktop applications that require direct control over system resources, high performance, or compatibility with older windows versions. Here's our take.

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Windows Runtime

Developers should learn WinRT when building cross-device Windows applications that require a modern, sandboxed environment with access to system features like sensors, notifications, and live tiles

Windows Runtime

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Developers should learn WinRT when building cross-device Windows applications that require a modern, sandboxed environment with access to system features like sensors, notifications, and live tiles

Pros

  • +It is essential for creating UWP apps that target the Microsoft Store, ensuring compatibility with Windows 10/11 and integration with services like Cortana and Azure
  • +Related to: universal-windows-platform, c-plus-plus-winrt

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Win32 API

Developers should learn the Win32 API when creating native Windows desktop applications that require direct control over system resources, high performance, or compatibility with older Windows versions

Pros

  • +It is essential for tasks like building custom UI components, handling system events, or developing system-level tools where higher-level frameworks might be insufficient
  • +Related to: c-plus-plus, windows-forms

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Windows Runtime if: You want it is essential for creating uwp apps that target the microsoft store, ensuring compatibility with windows 10/11 and integration with services like cortana and azure and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Win32 API if: You prioritize it is essential for tasks like building custom ui components, handling system events, or developing system-level tools where higher-level frameworks might be insufficient over what Windows Runtime offers.

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The Bottom Line
Windows Runtime wins

Developers should learn WinRT when building cross-device Windows applications that require a modern, sandboxed environment with access to system features like sensors, notifications, and live tiles

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