redawgts/winformsmvp.net

An MVP framework for WinForms.

WinFormsMVP.NET

WinFormsMVP.NET
WinFormsMVP.NET.SimpleInjector
WinFormsMVP.NET.Autofac

A simple Model View Presenter framework for the Winforms platform.

WinFormsMVP.NET is a port of my previous framework, WinFormsMVP, to the new .NET platform (.NET 5).

This CodeProject article is still valid in terms of setting out the basics. In addition to that, there are several samples in the samples directory of the repository, which show how the library can be used.

I also hope to make a few videos in the near future which explain a few features, including the fundamentals (watch this space).

Why?

Back in 2012, I was deployed on a maintenance gig with lots of small WinForms apps which comprised a larger system. None of the existing apps followed any kind of best practice. It was all code-behind, with business logic mixed in with the View.

A light weight MVP framework would have been perfect for these small apps. Something like the excellent Web Forms MVP, but for WinForms. And hence my decision to create such a framework.

WinFormsMVP.NET is also great for students of design patterns. People who are learning how to code to patterns. It is a simple framework, so learners will not be overwhelmed by a plethora of features which would detract from their core purpose of learning about how the MVP design pattern works.

Feature Complete

You won't see much work going into this project, as it is feature complete. If others want to add features, fork away. If a passionate dev wants to take over stewardship of this little framework, by all means get in contact. Whilst I was happy to bring it to the new platform, I have moved on and don't really give it the love it deserves.