Key Enhancements & New Features
Discover the latest innovations in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) for .NET. We've focused on improving developer productivity, enhancing performance, and enabling richer UI capabilities.
Modern Controls & Styling
Explore new controls and updated styling options that align with modern design trends, making your applications more visually appealing and user-friendly.
Learn More →Performance Improvements
Benefit from significant performance optimizations across various aspects of WPF, leading to faster rendering, smoother animations, and a more responsive user interface.
Discover Optimizations →Developer Productivity Boosts
New tooling support, simplified APIs, and enhanced debugging capabilities help you build and maintain WPF applications more efficiently than ever before.
See Developer Tools →Accessibility Enhancements
We're committed to making your applications accessible to all users. Learn about the latest updates to accessibility features in WPF.
Read About Accessibility →Under the Hood: What You Need to Know
This section delves into the technical details of the latest WPF releases. Understand the underlying changes that drive the new features and performance gains.
Example: New DataGrid Features
The DataGrid control has received significant updates, including improved virtualization, better editing experiences, and enhanced customization options. Here's a snippet demonstrating a common pattern:
<DataGrid ItemsSource="{Binding MyData}" AutoGenerateColumns="False">
<DataGrid.Columns>
<DataGridTextColumn Header="Name" Binding="{Binding Name}" />
<DataGridCheckBoxColumn Header="IsActive" Binding="{Binding IsActive}" />
<DataGridTemplateColumn Header="Actions">
<DataGridTemplateColumn.CellTemplate>
<DataTemplate>
<Button Content="Edit" Command="{Binding DataContext.EditCommand, RelativeSource={RelativeSource AncestorType={x:Type DataGrid}}}" CommandParameter="{Binding}" />
</DataTemplate>
</DataGridTemplateColumn.CellTemplate>
</DataGridTemplateColumn>
</DataGrid.Columns>
</DataGrid>Compilation and Deployment
Learn about the latest guidance on compiling your WPF applications with .NET and best practices for deployment to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.
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Ready to leverage the power of the latest WPF features? Update your .NET SDK, migrate your existing projects, or start a new application with these exciting enhancements.
Migrate Your Project
Step-by-step guide to migrating your existing WPF applications to the latest .NET version.
Migration Guide →Create a New App
Quick starts and templates to help you build modern desktop applications with WPF.
Project Templates →Ready to Build Amazing Desktop Apps?
Explore the future of .NET desktop development with WPF. Download the latest SDKs and start innovating.
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