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I found something on this documentation page that doesn't make sense to me.
Under requirements, there is:
Minimum supported client: Windows XP **[desktop apps only]**
Minimum supported server: Windows Server 2003 **[desktop apps only]**
Now I understand the difference between an app with a GUI and one that runs as a service, but in the end, they are both processes. I've never heard of this kind of restriction on a function call like this. Is this just poor documentation, or is there something more to this?
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Microsoft Store Apps: Interface. The same app can vary quite a bit between versions. In general, desktop apps offer more features and navigation icons, while Store apps use larger, more spaced-out buttons. This makes Store apps more convenient for touchscreen use.
The difference in desktop and web applications is explained in a very simple manner. Desktop application is a computer program that runs locally on a computer device like a desktop or a laptop whereas a web application needs an internet connection or some sort of network to work properly.
Desktop applications are software programs run locally on computer devices. They aren't accessible from a browser, like web-based apps, and require deployment on a personal computer or laptop.
Desktop apps are a specific type of app that won't ask for permission to access data associated with privacy settings in Windows. Some desktop apps may not even ask for permission to get access to personal data stored on your device.
With the introduction of Windows 8, Metro, and Windows Store, API documentations now specify which framework(s) they are supported on. Not all desktop APIs are available to metro/mobile apps, and vice versa.
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