Windows App SDK

Background Tasks Samples

Explore practical examples of how to implement background tasks in your Windows applications using the Windows App SDK. These samples demonstrate various scenarios and best practices for running code efficiently without direct user interaction.

• Timer-based Background Task

  A sample demonstrating how to register and run a background task that triggers at regular intervals.
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• Network Connected Background Task

  Illustrates how to create a background task that executes when the device connects to a network.
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• System Trigger Background Task

  Showcases background tasks triggered by system events, such as device entering low power mode.
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• Maintenance Trigger Background Task

  A sample for background tasks that run during scheduled maintenance windows.
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Key Concepts Covered

• Registering background tasks with specific triggers.
• Handling task completion and cancellation.
• Communicating between background tasks and the foreground app.
• Managing background task lifecycle and resource usage.
• Implementing different trigger types (time, network, system, maintenance).

Getting Started

To explore these samples:

1. Click the "Download" button for a specific sample.
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
3. Open the solution in Visual Studio.
4. Build and run the project to see the background task in action.

Refer to the official Windows App SDK Background Task documentation for in-depth explanations and API references.