Alvin Ashcraft | Which UI framework should you choose?

If you want to build a Windows desktop application, you might be overwhelmed by the number of UI frameworks available. How do you choose the best one for your project and your skills? How do you compare the features, benefits, and drawbacks of each framework? How do you ensure your app is modern, native, and scalable? In this session, you will learn how to make an informed decision for your Windows desktop application by comparing different UI frameworks: - WinUI: The latest UI framework that lets you create beautiful, fast, and fluid Windows apps. - WPF: The UI framework that lets you create rich, powerful Windows desktop apps using .NET and XAML. - Windows Forms: The UI framework that lets you create traditional Windows desktop apps quickly using .NET. - .NET MAUI: The UI framework that lets you create cross-platform desktop and mobile apps using .NET and XAML. - Blazor Hybrid: Leverage your .NET web skills to create apps on multiple platforms. - Uno Platform: Take your WinUI apps to iOS, Android, Linux and the web. We will discuss the pros and cons of each framework: - The supported platforms and app models - The available UI features and controls - The performance and reliability - The development tools and languages - The learning curve and documentation You will also explore the same sample app created with each framework built with each framework and learn some best practices and guidelines. Along the way, you'll get some tips and resources on how to get your team started building apps for Windows. By the end of this session, you will have a clear understanding of the current native UI frameworks and how to choose the best one for your next Windows application. Whether you are new to Windows desktop development or an experienced developer, this session will help you choose a framework that meets your needs and expectations. Don't miss this opportunity to untangle the web of UI framework choices and prepare for the future of Windows desktop development!

00:00 Intro to Building Modern, Native Windows Apps
01:53 Agenda
02:55 A Brief History of .NET Desktop Apps
05:31 Other UI Frameworks
06:08 User Interface Examples
07:39 Windows Forms: Pros & Cons
10:16 Windows Forms Demo
13:00 WPF: Pros & Cons
16:30 WPF Demo
21:52 UWP: Pros & Cons
25:56 UWP Demo
30:46 WinUI: Pros & Cons
35:45 WinUI Demo
40:40 .NET MAUI: Pros & Cons
43:52 .NET MAUI Demo
45:34 Blazor Hybrid: Pros & Cons
47:01 Uno Platform or Avalonia UI: Pros & Cons
52:50 Making Your Choice
54:03 Resources
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