Chapter 4. Windows desktop apps: A walkthrough using Windows Forms

After completing this chapter, you will be able to

Chapter 3 offered step-by-step instructions for building a Windows Store app using Visual Basic and the Visual Studio 2013 IDE. Windows Store apps represent a major new business opportunity for software developers, and as the platform grows, you will be well positioned to benefit from the improved functionality of Windows as well as the impressive reach of the Windows Store’s global distribution system.

However, there are additional factors to consider as ...

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