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Windows API or WinAPI stands for Windows Application Programming Interface, a set of functions provided by Microsoft's operating systems for creating windows, drawing on the screen, accessing hard drives, receiving user input, managing network connections, etc.
WinAPI can be grouped into seven categories.
- Base Services
- Advanced Services
- Graphics Device Interface
- User Interface
- Common Dialog Box Library
- Common Control Library
- Windows Shell
- Network Services
External links[]
- Windows API - Microsoft Developer Network