Chapter 15. Introduction to Windows Forms

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