I need a Suggestion from you WPF/Form Developers

Dennis Triplett

15y2.5k

Boy I hope this is the right place for this question...
Hello, I have been trying to make a decision about what direction I want to go with my future Window programming ventures.
A little about me:
I have extensive knowledge of programming practices and concepts and have written several complex and successful programs back in the days of Shareware... but unfortionately they have been in the DOS environment using Pascal. I have been out of the programming loop for many years and would like to come back to programming again... I know, a lot has changed since my DOS days.
The apps I've developed in the past were very complex, so I am familiar and comfortable with complex concepts.
I should also note that I know very little about writing for the Windows Environment, but want to develop my future software in this area and am eager to learn.
I am using Visual Studio V8 pro and might upgrade to V10. I know C, C++ and have ventured into C#, .Net and have a decent understanding of C# programming language.
I've been messing around in the Window Form environment and feel comfortable with Visual Forms. I haven't written a full fledged Forms application because I would really like to move over to WPF instead and not waste any time.
Here is what I am going to develop...
I want to develop a Window Application(s) that will be Database dependant. Here is my dilemma... Since my future applications will be Database intensive I am wondering if I should stay with Forms or just forego Forms and jump head long into WPF.
What would you veterans suggest for someone like myself... I don't mind a steep learning curve and do not fear the climb.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Dennis

6 Replies

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Dennis Triplett15y ago
Thank you... I'll check them out.
Mahesh Chand15y ago
Here are some good references for WPF tutorials.

http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/Beginners/

WPF Programming
Dennis Triplett15y ago
Thanks people... I am definitely moving over to WPF... I found this link... http://www.wpftutorial.net/LearnWPFin14Days.html and have been studying it.

I'll check out the other link mentioned earlier by Suthish and will look into any other links, tutorials or suggestions from anyone.
Thanks for the tips and encouragement...

Sorry Mehesh, I didn't mean to violate the forum so I went in and completely cleaned out my sig since you were not happy with it. Thanks,
Mahesh Chand15y ago
Welcome Dennis. Good suggestion by Suthish. Yes, WPF is recommended if you are willing to spend time on new learning process. WPF works totally different than Windows Forms but gives you much more control, flexibility, and options.

Note: I am going to cleanup your signature. WE do not recommend too many non-technical website links on the forums. It makes forums look crap.
Suthish Nair15y ago
Welcome to C# Corner, both of you :)

refer discussion: Future of Winforms?
Hariom Pandey15y ago
I think you should go with wpf, if you looking for future.According to me to use wpf is better than window forms, it will give you rich UI as well as their will be no performance issue.