what are the different application architecture models for Windows Forms

Hi experts,

I'm a web developer that is used to working with ASP.NET
In ASP.net , applications use either the Web Forms model or the MVC model.

I'm now building my skills on Windows Forms desktop applications.

I was wondering....

What are the different application models that can be used in creating a Windows Forms application using Visual Studio 2010 and VB as the code behind?

Which model is the best to use?

Thanks for any information you can give me.

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maqskywalkerAsked: 2012-12-28

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Imran Javed ZiaConsultant Software Engineer - .NET ArchitectCommented: 2012-12-29

ok, then you can explore the links provided in previous post.

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Imran Javed ZiaConsultant Software Engineer - .NET ArchitectCommented: 2012-12-29

Hi,
Are you interested in classic Windows application or also considering WPF. I will advise to adopt WPF instead of classic Windows Form.
Thnaks

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Imran Javed ZiaConsultant Software Engineer - .NET ArchitectCommented: 2012-12-29

You may find following links helpful:
http://martinfowler.com/eaaDev/uiArchs.html
http://codebetter.com/jeremymiller/2007/07/26/the-build-your-own-cab-series-table-of-contents/

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maqskywalkerAuthor Commented: 2012-12-29

IJZ,

I have to use Windows Forms applications because that is what they use at work.

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CodeCruiserCommented: 2012-12-29

There is the MVP pattern

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/14660/WinForms-Model-View-Presenter

http://wesaday.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/winforms-model-view-presenter-a-tutorial-2/

and MVC as well

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/383153/The-Model-View-Controller-MVC-Pattern-with-Csharp

There is also 3 tier architecture

http://aspguy.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/implementing-a-3-tier-architecture-with-c-part-2/