UWP is a Microsoft development framework that allows developers to create applications that operate on all Windows 10 & 11 devices including smartphones, tablets and PCs. UWP Apps are focused on delivering a seamless user experience via the utilisation of features such as live tiles, notifications and touch capabilities. There are more modern technologies available today that can be used to replace UWP with additional features that are not deprecated and thus, usually a better option for new projects.
For those that haven't yet migrated their UWP applications to a more modern technology, there are still a range of features that can be beneficial to businesses and whilst there are no plans for Microsoft to add additional features, it is still supported meaning it will still receive security updates and bug fixes. Here, we take a closer look at some key UWP features.
Arguably, one the key reasons organisations choose UWP is because it offers them the capability to build apps that run on all Windows 10 devices.
Within UWP, there is access to a wide range APIs for accessing system features including cameras and sensors.
UWP offers the ability to create responsive designs that automatically adjust to different screen sizes and orientations i.e. web apps and mobile apps.
UWP allows developers to easily publish and distribute apps through the Microsoft Store.
Apps designed within UWP can be developed to support touch interactions and stylus input, enhancing usability on tablets and other touch-enabled devices such as the windows phone.
Toast notifications are another popular feature within UWP and can be used to notify users in-app of information that is not 'important' enough to warrant a more forceful push notification.
UWP benefits from built in security features and sandboxing, which in turn help protect user data and privacy.
As covered above, UWP is now a depreciated technology and therefore, we would not endorse it for developing new apps for Windows. At Cool Code, we recommend the .NET MAUI framework as an enhanced alternative.
Our developers understand the intricacies of UWP and know how to utilise the tools on offer to maintain your current applications if you're not yet ready to migrate them. We can offer customised support packages to ensure you continue to get the most out of your application. Alternatively, we can help you migrate to a newer, more modern framework. Get in touch to discuss your requirements today!
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