Introducing WinFX: The Managed Code Programming Model for Windows -- Visual Studio Magazine

Introducing WinFX: The Managed Code Programming Model for Windows

Understand how WinFX simplifies software development and helps you build new types of applications.

By Richard Turner
05/01/2006

Watch the video of the keynote! (Running time: 1 hour, 8 minutes)

WinFX is the new managed code programming model for Windows. It is a superset of the .NET Framework, combining the power of the .NET Framework 2.0 APIs with new technologies for building applications. You can create applications with visually stunning user experiences, and seamless and secure communication. You also have the ability to model a range of business processes.

Get the big picture on WinFX, including an overview of its component technologies: WPF, "InfoCard," WCF, and WF. Learn how WinFX works with Visual Studio 2005. Understand how WinFX simplifies software development and enables you to build new types of applications.

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