dotnet presents a session on implementing headless UI testing for Avalonia apps, demonstrating how to accelerate development with GitHub Copilot as an AI pair programmer.

Building Rock-Solid Avalonia Apps: A Guide to Headless Testing with AI Assistance

Application quality is essential for modern development, but UI testing often becomes a bottleneck. In this session, dotnet walks through creating a robust, professional testing strategy for Avalonia applications using headless testing.

What You'll Learn

• Headless Testing with Avalonia: Execute complex UI interaction tests at high speed without a display server, making your test suite faster and more stable.
• Practical Testing Techniques: Deep dive into professional practices for testing Avalonia apps to ensure maintainability and quality.
• AI-Driven Test Development: See live demonstrations of GitHub Copilot assisting as an AI pair programmer, helping you:
  • Write test code faster
  • Tackle tricky edge cases
  • Maintain and evolve your test suite with increased developer productivity

Key Takeaways

• Enhanced Testing Workflow: Learn to streamline your testing process and overcome traditional UI testing challenges.
• Integrating AI Tools: Discover how to leverage GitHub Copilot in real-world scenarios for .NET projects and Avalonia apps.

For further learning and more sessions, visit the official .NET Conf 2025 playlist: YouTube .NET Conf 2025 Playlist