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Windows UI (WinUI) Tutorials

Welcome to the Windows UI (WinUI) tutorials section of MSDN. WinUI is the latest native UI platform for Windows, empowering developers to build modern, high-performance, and visually stunning applications. These tutorials will guide you through the essential concepts, features, and best practices for developing with WinUI.

Introduction to WinUI

Learn the fundamental concepts behind WinUI, its architecture, and how it differs from previous Windows UI frameworks. Understand the XAML-based development model and the power of data binding.

• XAML Basics for WinUI
• Data Binding in WinUI
• Understanding WinUI Architecture

Building Your First WinUI App

Follow step-by-step instructions to create a simple WinUI application from scratch. This section covers project setup, UI element creation, event handling, and basic navigation.

• Setting Up Your Development Environment
• Creating and Arranging UI Elements
• Handling User Input and Events
• Implementing Page Navigation

Advanced WinUI Concepts

Dive deeper into more advanced topics, including custom controls, animations, performance optimization, and integrating with Windows features.

• Creating Custom Controls
• Adding Animations and Visual Effects
• Optimizing Application Performance
• Using the Settings Pane
• Managing Application Lifecycle

Best Practices and Design Patterns

Learn about design patterns and best practices recommended by Microsoft to build robust, maintainable, and user-friendly WinUI applications.

• Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) Pattern
• UI/UX Design Principles for WinUI
• Ensuring Accessibility

Continue your journey with WinUI by exploring the API Reference and Sample Code sections.