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The Windows API is the name given by Microsoft to the core set of application programming interfaces available in the Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is designed for usage by C/C++ programs and is the most direct way to interact with a Windows system for software applications. Lower level access to a Windows system, mostly required for device drivers, is provided by the Windows Driver Model in current versions of Windows.

A software development kit (SDK) is available for Windows, which provides documentation and tools to enable developers to create software using the Windows API and associated Windows technologies.

Overview of the Windows API Components


The functionality provided by the Windows API can be grouped into seven categories:Microsoft Developer Network (July 2005). Overview of the Windows API. Retrieved August 28, 2005.

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