Windows Native API Programming

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Welcome to the Leanpub Launch video for Windows Native API Programming https://leanpub.com/windowsnativeapiprogramming by Pavel Yosifovich! 0:00 Pavel introduces himself and gives an overview of Windows Native API Programming 0:19 What the book is about: writing low-level code for Windows 0:32 The relationship between the Windows API and the lower-level, mostly undocumented native API 0:45 The book's purpose: documenting the native API and explaining Windows system calls 0:57 Target audience: security researchers and low-level tooling developers 1:06 Recent updates to the book: syntax fixes and corrections to undocumented API details 1:32 How changes across Windows versions affect undocumented API accuracy 1:46 Why Microsoft deliberately leaves the native API undocumented 2:07 Why the native API is still necessary: some functionality is only accessible through it 2:19 The value of expert documentation for otherwise inaccessible Windows internals About the Book [about-the-book-text] About the Author Pavel Yosifovich is a renowned author, developer, and expert in Windows Internals, system programming, and software development. With extensive experience in low-level programming, he has authored several highly regarded books, including Windows Internals, Part 1 (7th Edition) and Windows 10 System Programming. His works provide deep insights into Windows architecture, kernel-mode development, and debugging techniques, making them essential resources for developers, security researchers, and IT professionals. Beyond his books, Pavel is also known for his contributions to the developer community through training, blog posts, tools, and technical talks. He offers in-depth courses on TrainSec, where students can learn Windows Internals, debugging, and system programming directly from his expertise. His writing style balances technical depth with clarity, making complex topics accessible to both beginners and experienced programmers. Pavel’s books and courses serve as authoritative guides for those looking to master Windows and programming. Follow the author here! https://x.com/ZODIACON Thank you for watching, please like and leave a comment, we'd love to hear from you! Please Subscribe and Follow! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/leanpub X: https://x.com/leanpub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanpub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanpub Create Your Own Leanpub Book! You can create your own book anytime here: https://leanpub.com/create/book Here's the tutorial showing how to write and publish a Leanpub book in your browser (it's free!): https://help.leanpub.com/en/articles/2932527-getting-started-writing-a-book-in-leanpub-s-web-browser-writing-mode If you're a Leanpub author and you'd like to submit your own Launch video for us to publish, or if you'd like to record a Launch video with Len, please go here: https://leanpub.com/launch. #books #leanpublishing #selfpublishing #leanpub #writing #WindowsInternals #NativeAPI #WindowsProgramming #SystemProgramming #CyberSecurity