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Introduction to WinAPI

Master native Windows development with C++. This path covers window architecture, interactive UI controls, GDI graphics, and system integration. You'll build responsive, professional applications by harnessing the core power of the WinAPI.

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Course 2

Interactive Controls and Layouts

5 lessons

23 practices

You will transform your empty application window into a fully interactive tool by adding standard child controls like buttons, text labels, and edit boxes. By intercepting user events and reading input data, you will learn how to dynamically update the graphical interface and establish a complete flow of interaction with the user.

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Course 3

Drawing with Windows GDI

3 lessons

15 practices

You will dive into the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) to manually draw geometric shapes, apply custom colors, and render precision text directly onto your application window. By managing device contexts and GDI resources, you will learn how to create visually distinct interfaces beyond standard UI controls.

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Course 4

Application Menus and Dialogs

3 lessons

14 practices

You will elevate your application's usability by integrating traditional Windows menus and system-provided dialog boxes. By programmatically constructing menu bars and triggering native file explorers or message boxes, you will learn how to build familiar, professional-grade interfaces that interact seamlessly with the operating system.

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Course 5

System Events and Integration

4 lessons

19 practices

You will finalize your foundational Windows application by connecting it directly to operating system events and hardware input. You will implement asynchronous timers, capture raw mouse and keyboard interactions, and use native Windows File I/O to persistently save user data to the disk while ensuring a clean, graceful application shutdowns across a variety of specialized scenarios.

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