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What's the difference between a C++/WinRT template console app and a C++ console app with WinRT NuGet installed?
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The difference between a C++/WinRT template console app and a C++ console app with WinRT NuGet installed lies in how they handle the usage of the Windows Runtime (WinRT) in a C++ application.
C++/WinRT template console app:
- This template is specifically designed for building Windows apps using the C++/WinRT language projection, which allows C++ developers to consume WinRT APIs directly without relying on the COM-based Windows Runtime C++ Template Library (WRL).
- The C++/WinRT template console app sets up the necessary project structure, compiler flags, and includes the C++/WinRT headers for working with WinRT types and APIs.
- It provides a starting point with basic setup and includes examples of how to use C++/WinRT to interact with WinRT APIs.
C++ console app with WinRT NuGet installed:
- In this scenario, you start with a standard C++ console app template and manually add the necessary dependencies for working with WinRT APIs.
- WinRT NuGet packages, such as Microsoft.Windows.SDK.Contracts, can be installed to provide access to WinRT APIs and their metadata.
- By adding the WinRT NuGet package, you gain access to the necessary headers and libraries to work with WinRT types and APIs in your C++ code.
In summary, the main difference is that the C++/WinRT template console app is a preconfigured template that includes the necessary setup and headers for working with WinRT using the C++/WinRT projection, while a C++ console app with WinRT NuGet installed is a standard C++ console app to which you manually add the required dependencies, including the WinRT NuGet package, to work with WinRT APIs.