Audience
Development Framework solution for DevOps teams
About Windows Forms
Welcome to the Desktop Guide for Windows Forms, a UI framework that creates rich desktop client apps for Windows. The Windows Forms development platform supports a broad set of app development features, including controls, graphics, data binding, and user input. Windows Forms features a drag-and-drop visual designer in Visual Studio to easily create Windows Forms apps. Windows Forms is a UI framework for building Windows desktop apps. It provides one of the most productive ways to create desktop apps based on the visual designer provided in Visual Studio. Functionality such as drag-and-drop placement of visual controls makes it easy to build desktop apps. With Windows Forms, you develop graphically rich apps that are easy to deploy, update, and work while offline or while connected to the internet. Windows Forms apps can access the local hardware and file system of the computer where the app is running.
Other Popular Alternatives & Related Software
C++Builder
C++Builder is a fast, integrated design and development suite for modern apps. Are you ready to design the best UIs of your life? Our award winning VCL framework for Windows and FireMonkey (FMX) visual framework for cross-platform UIs provide you with the foundation for intuitive, beautiful user interfaces that wow on every platform: Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Design your master UI layout once, then easily customize platform- and device-specific views without duplication of design effort. Drag-and-drop visual and non-visual components from the palette using our visual designer. Visually connect user interface elements to data sources using the LiveBindings Designer. Real-time design validation using Live On-Device Preview to broadcast the active form to multiple devices simultaneously. Add responsive design with resolution-aware components for desktop, tablets, and smartphones. Real, platform-specific native controls for an improved user experience.
Learn more
Wisej.NET
Wisej.NET provides a platform and set of tools designed to ease the burden of developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining complex AI-powered business software. It bridges the gap between traditional WinForms-style desktop applications and the web by empowering developers to leverage their existing .NET and C# or VB.NET) skills.
Developers are able to use the tools they are familiar with, like a pixel-perfect design surface and drag-and-drop controls with the languages they are comfortable with (C# or VB.NET) to build real-time web applications without having to learn HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. They can stay in their favorite IDE like Visual Studio to take advantage of features like IntelliSense, integrated debugging, design surfaces and source control integration. Front-end developers can leverage their knowledge of web technologies to augment applications and seamlessly integrate third-party packages like HTML5 charting libraries and ASP.NET controls.
Learn more
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a widely used operating system developed by Microsoft, designed to provide a familiar and reliable computing experience. It combines a traditional desktop interface with modern features to support both personal and professional use. The system includes tools like the Start Menu, Task View, and virtual desktops to improve productivity and navigation. Windows 10 supports a broad range of applications, making it compatible with most software and hardware devices. It also offers built-in security features such as Windows Defender and regular updates to protect users from threats. The operating system includes integration with Microsoft services like OneDrive and Microsoft Edge for enhanced functionality. Overall, Windows 10 delivers a stable, versatile, and user-friendly platform for everyday computing.
Learn more
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a Windows-only user interface framework in .NET that uses a resolution-independent, vector-based rendering engine to take advantage of modern graphics hardware and enable visually rich desktop applications with features such as XAML markup, a comprehensive control set, data binding, layout, 2D/3D graphics, animation, styles, templates, documents, media, text, and typography, and the ability to incorporate other .NET APIs. WPF exists as a subset of .NET types in the System.Windows namespace and supports familiar programming constructs like instantiating classes, setting properties, calling methods, handling events, plus enhanced constructs such as dependency properties and routed events. Developers build UIs declaratively with XAML and implement behavior in code-behind, simplifying separation of interface and logic while supporting globalization and collaboration between designers and coders.
Learn more
Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Integrations
Company Information
Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/desktop/winforms/overview/
Videos and Screen Captures
Other Useful Business Software
$300 Free Credits for Your Google Cloud Projects
Launch your next project with $300 in free Google Cloud credits—no strings attached. Test, build, and deploy without risk. Use your credits across the entire Google Cloud platform to find what works best for your needs. After your credits are used, continue with always-free tier services. Only pay when you're ready to scale. Sign up in minutes and start exploring.
Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Support
Online