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

Name: Did anyone in the ’90s expect Win32 to still be a first‑class API surface in 2026?
Uploaded: 2026-05-06T18:17:00.000Z
Channel: Microsoft Developer
Description: Mark Russinovich explores why Win32, originally designed in the 1990s, remains a first-class API surface in 2026. The video examines the deep roots of Win32 in Windows and the massive ecosystem built on top of it that has given it staying power. Viewers interested in Windows development history and API evolution will gain insights into how legacy technologies can remain essential.

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Microsoft Developer May 6, 2026

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Mark Russinovich explores why Win32, originally designed in the 1990s, remains a first-class API surface in 2026. The video examines the deep roots of Win32 in Windows and the massive ecosystem built on top of it that has given it staying power. Viewers interested in Windows development history and API evolution will gain insights into how legacy technologies can remain essential.