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WinUI: The modern UI layer

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WinUI: The modern UI layer

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- [Instructor] WinUI is the native UI platform that comes with the Windows App SDK. It provides a modern user interface layer with controls and styles designed for building Windows applications that follow the Fluent Design system. With the release of WinUI 3 in 2021, it evolved into a complete UX framework, enabling developers to build fully modernized applications with rich, responsive interfaces. Fluent Design is a set of principles and tools designed to help developers create visually appealing, responsive, and cohesive UIs for Windows applications. By leveraging these guidelines, applications can achieve a modern aesthetic while improving usability and user satisfaction. See my earlier video to understand more about Fluent Design. This diagram illustrates how WinUI serves as the UI layer for all types of Windows desktop applications. Whether you are developing with Win32 or UWP, WinUI provides a consistent and modern UI framework. Accessing WinUI's capabilities is straightforward…

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