WinUI is the latest native UI framework for Windows, offering a modern and flexible way to create beautiful, responsive apps that take advantage of today's hardware. The Windows App SDK is a set of libraries and tools that enable developers to access the latest Windows features and APIs from today's native Windows UI frameworks.

In this session, you will learn how to use WinUI and the Windows App SDK to build rich, powerful native Windows apps. You will learn how to:

- Get started with WinUI and the Windows App SDK
- Use the included controls and styles to design your UI
- Apply the MVVM pattern to structure your app logic and data, leveraging Microsoft's MVVM Toolkit
- Integrate Windows App SDK features such as notifications, app resources, and power management
- Briefly compare WinUI with other native Windows UI frameworks
- Discuss deployment options for your WinUI app (including the Microsoft Store and WinGet)
- Extend your app to other platforms using the Uno Platform

By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of how to use WinUI and the Windows App SDK to create modern Windows apps that delight your users.

I presented this session at the Boston .NET Architects user group in 2024.