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Overview

🎯 What is win32?​

win32 is a Dart package that wraps some of the most common Win32 API calls using FFI to make them accessible to Dart code without needing a C compiler or the Windows SDK.

The package simplifies the process of writing Dart code that can access Windows hardware and system services by providing easy-to-use bindings for traditional Win32 and COM (Component Object Model) API calls.

With win32, you can seamlessly integrate with Windows-specific functionalities and leverage the full power of the underlying operating system.

💡 Why win32?​

win32 is incredibly versatile and can be useful in a variety of scenarios.

Here are a few examples:

  • Flutter Development on Windows: If you're a Flutter developer creating an app for Windows, you might need to access hardware accessories like gamepads or retrieve settings from the Windows registry. win32 makes this possible with ease.
  • Cross-Platform Package Development: When writing a new cross-platform package, you can use win32 for the Windows-specific implementation, ensuring your package works seamlessly on Windows.
  • Enhanced Command-Line Utilities: If you're developing a command-line utility with Dart and require more advanced file APIs than what the dart:io library offers, win32 provides the necessary functionality.
  • Integration with Existing Windows Libraries: For apps that need to integrate with other Windows libraries that have published metadata, win32 facilitates this integration smoothly.

The main goal of win32 is to provide Dart developers with direct access to underlying Windows APIs, eliminating the need to map API conventions manually to Dart. This simplifies the development process and enhances productivity.

🌟 Key Features​

  • Direct Windows API Access: Invoke Windows API functions directly from Dart without the need for a C compiler or additional setup.
  • COM Support: Easily interact with COM libraries and components for advanced Windows functionalities.
  • Extensive API Coverage: Access a broad range of Windows APIs, including system services, hardware, and registry.
  • Seamless Integration: Effortlessly integrate with existing Windows libraries and services, enabling smooth interoperability.
  • Cross-Platform Development: Develop cross-platform packages with specific implementations tailored for Windows environments.
  • Developer-Friendly: Simplifies the complexity of Win32 API calls into easy-to-use Dart functions, enhancing developer productivity.

📚 Next Steps​

📘 Dive into the Quick Start guide to learn how to make your first Win32 API call.

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