Did anyone in the ’90s expect Win32 to still be a first‑class API surface in 2026?

Microsoft Developer · Advanced ·🏗️ Systems Design & Architecture ·2w ago
Did anyone expect Win32 to still be going strong in 2026? Mark Russinovich explains why its deep roots in Window and the massive ecosystem built on top—have given it serious staying power. Turns out “legacy” can still mean essential. SysInternals site: https://msft.it/6051vMkLH #windows #win32 #softwaredevelopment #programming #devhistory
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