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Windows Forms

Windows Forms is a graphical user interface (GUI) framework for building desktop applications on the Windows platform using C# and the .NET Framework. It provides a set of controls, such as buttons, text boxes, and forms, that developers can drag-and-drop or programmatically arrange to create rich client applications. It is part of the .NET ecosystem and integrates seamlessly with C# for event-driven programming and data binding.

Also known as: WinForms, C# WinForms, Windows Forms .NET, Winforms, Windows Forms Framework
🧊Why learn Windows Forms?

Developers should learn Windows Forms when building traditional desktop applications for Windows, especially for internal business tools, utilities, or legacy system maintenance where rapid development and a familiar Windows look-and-feel are priorities. It is ideal for scenarios requiring simple, form-based interfaces without the complexity of modern web or cross-platform frameworks, and it benefits from strong tooling support in Visual Studio.

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