Microsoft® Visual C#® .NET 2003 Unleashed

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	Setting the Properties	321
	Creating an Application Using the Windows Application Wizard	319	Compiling and Running the Application	322 ...