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.NET Forum / .NET Framework / New Users / September 2004WinForms
What are "WinForms"? There's no reference to it in VS 7, but I see some code samples on the Web using a System.Winforms namespace. As far as I can tell, they're no different than Windows.Forms. Jon > What are "WinForms"? There's no reference to it in VS 7, but I see some code > samples on the Web using a System.Winforms namespace. As far as I can tell, > they're no different than Windows.Forms. Looking at the first few hits on the net, System.Winforms looks like it was the name for System.Windows.Forms in the .NET betas.  SignatureJon Skeet - <skeet@pobox.com> http://www.pobox.com/~skeet If replying to the group, please do not mail me too > > What are "WinForms"? There's no reference to it in VS 7, but I see some code > > samples on the Web using a System.Winforms namespace. As far as I can tell, > > they're no different than Windows.Forms. > > Looking at the first few hits on the net, System.Winforms looks like it > was the name for System.Windows.Forms in the .NET betas. Well, I ran into a job ad that explicitly calls for experience in "WinForms". Is that just shorthand for Windows Forms? Jon In that context, yes. As opposed to WebForms, or ASP.NET. > Well, I ran into a job ad that explicitly calls for experience in > "WinForms". Is that just shorthand for Windows Forms? > > Jon Hi, Yes, WinForms == Windows Forms (smart client development). WinForms was the original name. About the time that Visual Studio .NET 2002 was RTM, the name "officially" became Windows Forms -- though some persist in saying WinForms. Dick SignatureRichard Grier (Microsoft Visual Basic MVP) See www.hardandsoftware.net for contact information. Author of Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to Serial Communications, 3rd Edition ISBN 1-890422-27-4 (391 pages) published February 2002. The name was changed from WinForms during beta because Winforms was already a registered trademark (see http://www.winforms.com). People still refer to Windows Forms as winforms because its quicker to say ;-) Regards Richard Blewett - DevelopMentor http://staff.develop.com/richardb/weblog > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Dick Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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