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XAML Islands – A deep dive – Part 1 XAML Islands is a technology that enables Windows developers to use new pieces of UI from the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) on their existing Win32 Applications, including Windows Forms and WPF technologies. This allows them to gradually modernize their apps at their own pace, making use of their current code as much as they want. Background: How did we get here? In 2012, with Windows 8, we introduced a new framework to modernize the Win32 APIs called Windows Runtime, with many new UI Controls. These UI Controls were part of the visual framework called XAML, which is part of the Windows Runtime. Back then, if you wanted to use any of these new XAML Controls, you would need to create a new App. In the middle of 2015, with the introduction [ more… ]

Welcome to Mixer Season 2 Our friends at Mixer have announced Mixer Season 2, the next major evolution of Microsoft’s interactive livestreaming platform. At its core, Mixer is a place where community comes first, so Season 2 covers new investments in innovation that ensure the community has a more active and engaging experience. Building upon what the team has learned since Mixer first launched, Season 2 gives viewers more fun ways to express themselves, supports creators with new monetization opportunities and strengthens streamer communities. Head over to the Mixer blog to learn more about the team’s new investments in innovation with Season 2, and be sure to head over to Mixer to check out the Season 2 digital launch celebration. Source: Welcome to Mixer Season 2

Announcing Windows Community Toolkit v5.0 I’m excited to announce the next major update of the Windows Community Toolkit, version 5.0. This update introduces the new WindowsXamlHost control built on top of the new XAML Islands APIs to simplify adding built-in or custom UWP control to a WPF or Windows Forms desktop application. Alongside, this version introduces new WinForms and WPF controls that leverage the WindowsXamlHost interfaces to wrap UWP platform controls such as the InkCanvas and the MapControl. In addition, version 5.0 also introduces the TabView control for UWP, a new .NET Standard Weibo service, new .NET Framework support for the Twitter and LinkedIn service, and many new bug fixes and feature updates to existing controls and helpers. Let’s take a look at the highlights in more details. WindowsXamlHost The latest version of Windows 10 (1809) introduces new pre-release APIs [ more… ]

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18272 Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18272 (19H1) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. To help Insiders get started with the latest 19H1 builds, we’re also making the ISOs for Build 18272 available today by clicking here. (It make take a little bit for the build to show up so please be patient.) This flight will not be available for ARM devices running languages other than English (U.S.). If you are looking for a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring – head on over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here including a complete list of new features and updates that have gone out as part of Insider flights for the current development cycle (which [ more… ]

Microsoft Store app and game submission deadlines for the 2018 holiday season The holidays are right around the corner and to take advantage of the holiday traffic increases we see in Microsoft Store, you’ll want to update or submit your app or game no later than Monday, November 13th for Thanksgiving (US) and Thursday, December 13th for the Christmas holiday. You can see the full list of submission deadlines below. Updating or submitting your app or game early ensures that they will be available during the holiday season! Source: Microsoft Store app and game submission deadlines for the 2018 holiday season