Mark your calendars! .NET Conf is just around the corner, and this year promises to be packed with exciting announcements and insights for developers across the board. One session that should be on every WPF developer’s radar is “Empowering WPF Developers: A Journey Through .NET 9 and the Road Ahead” by Pankaj Chaurasia. If you’re passionate about creating high-performance, modern desktop applications, this talk is one you simply can’t miss.
Dive into .NET 9’s Game-Changing Features for WPF
.NET 9 is bringing new life to WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications, introducing enhancements that align with the sleek and modern design language of Windows 11. In this session, Pankaj Chaurasia will guide attendees through these advancements and demonstrate how to leverage them to transform your applications.
Highlights include:
- The New Fluent Theme: Experience the native Windows 11 look and feel in WPF applications, with built-in support for Light/Dark modes and system accent colors. This will give your apps a contemporary touch, enhancing user engagement through seamless design integration.
- Hyphen-Based Ligature Support: Typography plays a key role in user interfaces, and the introduction of hyphen-based ligatures will enable developers to create polished, aesthetically pleasing text layouts effortlessly.
A Glimpse Beyond .NET 10
The journey doesn’t stop with .NET 9. One of the session’s most exciting aspects is a sneak peek into the roadmap beyond .NET 10. Pankaj will reveal the top-requested features that the community has been eagerly anticipating, hinting at how Microsoft is continuing to invest in WPF’s evolution. Whether it’s improved rendering, better tooling, or extended integration with future technologies, this session will give developers a vision of what’s to come.
Who Should Attend?
This session caters to both seasoned WPF developers and those just starting their journey with the platform. Whether you’re maintaining legacy WPF applications or building cutting-edge desktop apps, the insights provided will equip you with tools and knowledge to stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.
Why Attend .NET Conf 2024?
.NET Conf is a free, virtual developer event packed with sessions on the latest technologies and frameworks across the .NET ecosystem. It’s an opportunity to:
- Connect with experts and developers from around the world.
- Learn about the latest trends and updates across .NET, C#, Azure, and beyond.
- Apply the knowledge from live demos, code samples, and real-world use cases shared throughout the event.
If you’re passionate about building visually stunning and powerful desktop applications, this session will give you the tools and insights needed to take your WPF apps to the next level.
Don’t miss out—register now, mark the date, and be ready to dive into the future of WPF at .NET Conf 2024!