Win32 API Programming - Is it worth ?

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Now I code win32 api windows explorer . But it seems quite hard to me.I've a month to do it. But through the time I code, I wonder is it worth that I code win32 api ? . When we can create GUI easily with MFC or even easier with C#.

What should I do ?

1- Keep coding with win32 api to deeply understand about them.

2- Just learn and code some programs to understand how they work.

Can you determine how many time does it take in each choice ( or how many projects ).

Thx for reading, as a 2nd student of IT University I really want your advice in this. My purpose is becoming a good and effective programmer :)

PS: recommended books are really appreciated.

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