UWP will become WinUI 3, surpassing WPF and WinRT
The latest and greatest technology, according to Microsoft’s marketing statements, is the Universal Windows Platform. The reason for this was the need for a single runtime for mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. Until recently. Surface Duo will stick with Android, and Windows development is experiencing a rollback. Current UWP apps will no longer be eligible for distribution via the Microsoft Store. Only those based on the Windows App SDK will see the green light. Read more ›
The Latest Windows 10 SDKs is All You Need
When you are developing UWP apps, you mostly target a lower Windows 10 version than the one you currently have installed. Every Windows 10 version has its own SDK. It is not a requirement to have the SDK that matches the target minimum version installed. The dialog will show all released SDK versions that are less than or equal to the target platform version, regardless of whether they are installed or not. Read more ›
Earthquake behind the UWP
During the Microsoft Build 2019 conference, many people asked about the future of UWP because there were very few sessions dedicated to it. It may look like nothing new is happening, but the opposite is true. Microsoft is changing the architecture of the whole stack. The visual layer is being decoupled from the operating system, and the ahead-of-time compiler with .NET implementation is being merged with .NET Core. Things are moving forward. Read more ›
Comparison of databases for UWP apps: SQLite, Realm & LiteDB
Object-oriented applications usually need object-oriented storage. Relations are good at mapping pointers, but many technical limitations are hidden under documentation crust. It is not easy to choose the right database technology because the pros are written everywhere, and the cons are spread across many GitHub issues. It is like buying a new car. You know the price, power, and fuel consumption, but you must inquire into reliability and maintenance costs. Read more ›
Important Hotfix for Windows 10 SDK 10.0.15063
When you upgrade Windows 10 to version 1703 build 15063.13, you can also update Visual Studio to 2017 version 15.1 and install Windows SDK 10.0.15063. However, the latest updates are not enough, and you must apply a hotfix to maintain the ability to create application packages that are uploaded to the Windows Dev Center. Read more ›
Using HockeyApp Analytics in Mobile Applications
Program errors are unavoidable. No one understands every single line of a framework or an operating system. The operating system cannot affect battery level or network overload. Reaching high availability is a process in which feedback plays an irreplaceable role. Read more ›
UWP NuGet Package Updated to Version 5.3.0
Windows Universal Platform developers can see an update of the platform NuGet package. The version 5.2.2 was updated to 5.3.0. However, this update causes more issues than it actually solves. I recommend to halt the update and wait for at least one month. Read more ›