Choosing a framework for building Windows GUI

New to Windows programming.

Which of the following C++ API can be used to create this kind of GUI in Windows ( it was created using AutoHotkey )

• Windows API,
• MFC,
• Visual C++
• 开发者_JAVA技巧.NET ?

It has quite native interface, and does not require any dependency (small exe).

Moreover, which is preferred for simple apps?

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You forgot one. The combination of Microsoft's ATL and WTL resemble MFC superficially but are meant to be lighter weight. I believe a smaller application can be made with these tools.

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All of the above can produce such a GUI. From your list, .net with WinForms is the simplest.

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Why not consider Qt framework it is easy and rapid?