MSDN - Windows Apps

Build Modern Windows Apps

Discover the tools, frameworks, and best practices for creating powerful, responsive, and secure applications on Windows 10 and beyond.

What You’ll Learn

UWP

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)

Create a single app that runs across all Windows devices.

WinUI

WinUI 3

Leverage the latest UI toolkit for modern, fluent designs.

.NET

.NET 8

Use the power of .NET to build high‑performance apps.

Packaging

MSIX Packaging

Simplify deployment, updates, and security with MSIX.

Getting Started

  1. Install Visual Studio 2022 with the Windows development workload.
  2. Choose a project template (UWP, WinUI 3, .NET MAUI).
  3. Explore the guides for UI design, data access, and performance.
  4. Run your app on the local machine, emulator, or remote device.