I would like to add I am currently learning DirectX 11. However, although DirectX 11 capable graphics cards may take over in the coming years from DirectX 9, you may still benefit from learning ...
Using textures in Direct3D Loading 3D Models from files Using the Direct3D lighting engine If D3D.CheckDeviceFormat(D3DADAPTER_DEFAULT, D3DDEVTYPE_HAL, _ D3DWindow.BackBufferFormat, 0, ...