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What is WinRT in the context of Windows Runtime?
What is WinRT in the context of Windows Runtime?
WinRT is an enhanced version of COM (Component Object Model) that supports .NET, C++, and JavaScript, and it has a relatively rich type system.
How does referencing a WinRT library from C# feel like?
How does referencing a WinRT library from C# feel like?
Referencing a WinRT library from C# feels much like referencing a .NET library.
What is the relationship between UWP, WinRT, and .NET Core libraries?
What is the relationship between UWP, WinRT, and .NET Core libraries?
UWP relies on both WinRT and .NET Core libraries.
In which platform is referencing the Windows 10 WinRT libraries optional?
In which platform is referencing the Windows 10 WinRT libraries optional?
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What do the WinRT libraries in Windows 10 support?
What do the WinRT libraries in Windows 10 support?
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What does WinRT mean in terms of the execution interface?
What does WinRT mean in terms of the execution interface?
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What distinguishes WinRT from ordinary COM?
What distinguishes WinRT from ordinary COM?
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What is the purpose of the .NET Framework?
What is the purpose of the .NET Framework?
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Which implementation of the .NET platform is used for mobile applications and Mac products?
Which implementation of the .NET platform is used for mobile applications and Mac products?
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What is Xamarin originally designed for?
What is Xamarin originally designed for?
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What is the purpose of ASP.NET Core?
What is the purpose of ASP.NET Core?
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What is the new feature in ASP.NET Core of.NET 6 that enables the application of changes without restarting or rebuilding the app?
What is the new feature in ASP.NET Core of.NET 6 that enables the application of changes without restarting or rebuilding the app?
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What are some mobile device-specific features supported by WinRT?
What are some mobile device-specific features supported by WinRT?
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Which languages does WinRT project its libraries into?
Which languages does WinRT project its libraries into?
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What is the main use case of the .NET platform?
What is the main use case of the .NET platform?
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What file format do WinRT assemblies ship with, allowing transparent consumption without special ritual?
What file format do WinRT assemblies ship with, allowing transparent consumption without special ritual?
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