What's New in the Windows App SDK

This page details the latest features, improvements, and changes introduced in recent versions of the Windows App SDK.

1.5 (Released: October 2024 - Preview)

New WinUI 3 Controls: Introduction of several highly requested controls, including a modern DataGrid and an advanced charting component, offering richer UI customization.
Performance Optimizations: Significant improvements in startup time and memory usage for packaged applications, leveraging new runtime optimizations.
Improved Extensibility: Enhanced APIs for creating custom extensions and plugins, allowing for more flexible application architectures.
Updated Platform Support: Extended support for the latest Windows 11 feature updates, ensuring compatibility and enabling new platform capabilities.
Developer Productivity Tools: New diagnostic tools and improved IntelliSense support for common development workflows.

For a comprehensive list of changes, please refer to the 1.5 Release Notes.

1.4 (Released: July 2024)

Runtime Enhancements: Further refinements to the application runtime, improving stability and resource management across various scenarios.
Accessibility Improvements: Expanded support for assistive technologies and enhanced screen reader interactions within WinUI 3 applications.
Developer Experience: Streamlined installation process and improved tooling for debugging and deployment.
New Customization Options: Greater control over windowing behavior and application theming for WinUI 3 applications.

Discover all the details in the 1.4 Release Notes.

1.3 (Released: April 2024)

WinUI 3 Stability: Focus on addressing bugs and enhancing the stability of the WinUI 3 platform.
Dynamic Layout Improvements: New features for creating more responsive and adaptable user interfaces that work seamlessly across different screen sizes.
Performance Tuning: Optimizations for memory usage and rendering performance in complex UIs.
NuGet Package Updates: Updated NuGet packages for easier integration and dependency management.

Read the full release details in the 1.3 Release Notes.

Getting Started: If you're new to the Windows App SDK, we recommend starting with the Get Started guide.

For information on features and changes in earlier versions, please visit the Windows App SDK Archive.