| IN BRIEF This chapter explains and demonstrates how to use Windows Forms. First, you are introduced to the basics of Windows Forms programming. Next, you learn how to construct and run a simple Hello World application. Finally, you modify the Hello World application to respond to a button click. WHAT YOU NEED RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE | .NET Framework C#.NET environment | RECOMMENDED HARDWARE | .NET-enabled desktop client | SKILLS REQUIRED | C# coding | INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS FORMS AT A GLANCE Windows Forms Basics | 314 | Introducing the Main Method | 315 | | | Understanding the Forms Designer | 316 | | | Hello World | 318 | Windows Application Wizard | 319 | | | Creating an Application Using the Responding to a Button Click | 324 | Setting the Properties | 321 | | | | | Compiling and Running the Application | 322 | Summary | 329 | | | Further Reading | 329 | | |
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