Modern Windows Development with .NET
dotnet presents a session on using .NET 10, WinUI 3, and the Windows App SDK to modernize Windows desktop application development and leverage the full power of the Windows platform with the latest toolset.
Modern Windows Development with .NET
Developing for Windows has advanced significantly with the introduction of .NET 10 and new frameworks. This session explores how WinUI 3, Windows App SDK, and .NET 10 empower developers to build Windows desktop applications with modern features and native performance.
Key Topics Covered
- WinUI 3 for modern, native Windows UI
- Windows App SDK for accessing new Windows platform capabilities
- .NET 10 as a unified, intelligent development platform
- Integrating AI features into desktop apps
- Delivering native, performant Windows experiences
- Approaches to modernizing existing applications or starting new ones
- .NET Aspire for cloud-native orchestration
- ASP.NET Core 10 for secure, full-stack development
- Cross-platform UI with .NET MAUI 10
- C# 14 and F# 10 for expressive, productive development
- Improvements and new features in Visual Studio 2026
Learn More
- .NET 10 — Unified .NET
- .NET Aspire 13 — Cloud-native orchestration
- ASP.NET Core 10 — Web development
- .NET MAUI 10 — Cross-platform UI
- C# 14 — New language features
- F# 10 — Functional programming
- Visual Studio 2026 — IDE improvements
- .NET Conf 2025 — Conference Recap
Community and Learning Resources
- .NET Blog
- TikTok
- Mastodon
- .NET Documentation
- .NET Forums
- Q&A
- Microsoft Learn
This session is valuable for anyone building or modernizing Windows applications, providing guidance on leveraging the newest .NET tools and frameworks for maximum performance and native capabilities.