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0 pointsalfiedotwtf1y ago0 comments

I remember a different reason - APIs were intentionally not documented so Microsoft Products were the only apps that would know how to use them (and gain an advantage over the competition)

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sterlind1y ago

When I joined MS my boss told me that Microsoft apps weren't allowed to use internal APIs, I think as part of the anti-trust settlement. Windows components (e.g. the Settings app) can, but actual apps (e.g. Word) couldn't do anything third-party developers wouldn't be allowed to do. Some APIs are considered public but their documentation is less than useful, admittedly. But with those I don't have access to anything better either. :/

(Disclaimer: I speak for myself, based on my memory of public knowledge.)

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0 pointsalfiedotwtf1y ago0 comments

I remember a different reason - APIs were intentionally not documented so Microsoft Products were the only apps that would know how to use them (and gain an advantage over the competition)

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sterlind1y ago

(Disclaimer: I speak for myself, based on my memory of public knowledge.)

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