Windows Runtime vs Win32 API
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 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.
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
Windows Runtime
Nice PickDevelopers 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
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 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 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.
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
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