Windows

Windows is a family of proprietary operating systems developed by Microsoft, widely used for personal computers, servers, and embedded systems. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI), file management, multitasking capabilities, and support for a vast ecosystem of software applications and hardware devices.

Also known as: Microsoft Windows, Win, WinOS, Windows OS, MS Windows

Why learn Windows?

Developers should learn Windows for building desktop applications, enterprise software, and games using frameworks like .NET or DirectX, as it dominates the PC market with over 70% share. It's essential for roles involving system administration, IT support, or cross-platform development targeting Windows environments, such as with Electron or WSL.

Learning Resources

• docs: Microsoft Docs: Windows
• video: Windows 10 Tutorial for Beginners
• course: Coursera: Introduction to Operating Systems
• book: Windows Internals, Part 1 (7th Edition)