Windows.ApplicationModel
Provides access to the core application model of Windows. This namespace contains types that represent the application, its lifecycle, and its interactions with the Windows operating system.
Classes
Package
Represents a package that is installed on the device. Provides information about the application's identity, content, and resources.
View DetailsPackageId
Represents the unique identifier for a package, including its name, version, and publisher.
View DetailsCommonly Used Members
The Windows.ApplicationModel namespace is the entry point for managing core application properties and lifecycle events.
Methods
Gets the package that contains the current application.
Windows.ApplicationModel.Package.Current
Gets the base directory of the application.
string appDir = Windows.ApplicationModel.Package.Current.InstalledLocation.Path;
Events
Occurs when a package installation begins.
Use this event to respond to new package installations.
Occurs when the status of a package changes.
Useful for monitoring the health and availability of installed packages.
Key Concepts
- Package Management: Understanding how applications are packaged and deployed on Windows.
- Application Lifecycle: Responding to events like activation, suspension, and resuming.
- Resource Access: Accessing application resources such as files and directories.
- Package Identity: Identifying your application uniquely on the system.
Example Usage
Here's a simple example of how to get the current package's display name:
using Windows.ApplicationModel;
// ...
string appName = Package.Current.DisplayName;
System.Diagnostics.Debug.WriteLine($"Application Name: {appName}");