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WinForms: Proven Solution for Developing Desktop Applications on Windows

Windows Forms (WinForms) is a graphical library within .NET designed for building desktop applications in the Windows environment. It offers a simple way to quickly design and create user interfaces using visual components and remains a popular choice for developing tools, internal applications, and specialized enterprise solutions.

Key Features of WinForms

WinForms provides a wide range of built-in controls—buttons, input fields, lists, tables, panels, menus, and more. It allows for easy assembly of windows and dialogs using drag-and-drop tools in Visual Studio. It offers layout and styling options (layouts, alignment, anchoring), user interaction via events, and tight integration with the .NET Framework, giving access to libraries for data handling, networking, file systems, graphics, and printing. WinForms supports multithreading, GDI+ for rendering, and integration with databases and web services.

Practical Benefits of WinForms

WinForms enables rapid development of stable desktop applications with minimal maintenance requirements. For developers, it offers a low entry barrier and excellent connectivity to .NET libraries. For businesses, it is suitable for creating internal tools, analytical systems, industrial control software, or data management utilities. WinForms is a stable, long-supported solution still used in many mission-critical systems.

Use Cases of WinForms

WinForms is well-suited for small to medium-sized applications—database management, data visualization, export tools, business utilities, desktop CRMs, or control of local hardware. It is also used in specialized software for sectors such as healthcare, industry, or administration.

Windows Forms remains a relevant choice for scenarios where development speed, simplicity, and tight Windows integration are priorities. Through its connection to .NET, it provides a reliable foundation for desktop applications without the need for a modern frontend stack.

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Citroën Czech Republic

Billing Data Flows And Invoice Distribution

Programming of Microsoft SQL DTS database packages to import more than ten types of text and csv files containing invoice information. Individual invoices can be edited in the existing PES2 solution that we implemented and currently manage for over 9 years. We also implemented the creation of the invoices themselves into PDF files that were distributed to the individual Citroën dealerships (including DS). We created a repsonsive web application for distribution.

Peugeot

Demonstration Car Ordering System

We designed a web application that looks similar to the desktop app, but simplifies the entire ordering process. It’s easily accessible to the dealer network even though it works with sensitive internal information. We automated the workflow so that all stakeholders can easily perform the necessary actions directly in the application.

FMC Servis

Field Data Collection

We have developped an application for receiving specially formatted SMS messages for Android smartphone. The app forwards the received data from the field to a web service that checks and automatically corrects the data if there is an error or typo on the part of the message sender. The data is then stored in a database for later processing.