Native Desktop Applications with .NET 8

Microsoft recently released .NET 8, a fresh and exciting release with lots of new features and performance enhancements. In this book, we will cover several frameworks such as WinForms, WPF, Windows App SDK, Blazor, and MAUI.

This book will begin with a tour of the .NET technology, including its versions and support. You will also discover how .NET evolved into a unified development platform and be introduced to a variety of desktop frameworks. The upcoming chapter will be devoted exclusively to discussing the new features and improvements in .NET 8, together with the features that are now available in the C# 12 version. Since we now have a solid grasp of .NET 8, we can get started in chapter three by using the .NET Command Line Interface (CLI) commands to create new projects and solutions. We will study this by examining several desktop application frameworks from chapters 4 to 8. The following two chapters will cover a variety of application design patterns and best practices.

Upon completion, readers will have a thorough understanding of various native desktop application development techniques, as well as the most recent C# features and how they integrate into existing design approaches.

KEY FEATURES  

• Learn about the new features of .NET 8 and C# 12, and using them in programming.
• Learn how to create numerous native desktop applications with .NET 8.
• Understand application architectural topics such as microservices, gRPC, design patterns, and best practices.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Learn the fundamental principles of data architecture.
• Familiarize yourself with new features and improvements in .NET 8, together with the features that are now available in the C# 12 version.
• Understanding CLI commands and creating projects using them.
• Using Windows Forms, WPF, and Windows App SDK concepts along with real-time use-cases.
• Understanding how mobile apps can be built using the .NET MAUI platform.
• Achieve the potential of the Blazor framework along with new changes and features introduced since .NET 8.
• Exploring various architecture and design patterns along with best practices.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is for software developers, UI/UX designers, and .NET enthusiasts seeking to create cutting-edge desktop applications, as this book provides the essential knowledge and practical guidance to excel in .NET 8 desktop development.

1. Introduction to .NET 8
2. Exploring .NET 8’s Features
3. Working with Command Line Interface
4. Working with Windows Forms
5. Working with Windows Presentation Foundation
6. Working with Multi-platform App UI 
7. Working with Windows App SDK
8. Working with Blazor
9. Application Architecture
10. Best Practices

Sai Kumar Koona completed his master's program in computer applications at Osmania University in Hyderabad, India. He began his career with C++ and C# since he had a strong passion for programming, which led him to write the book "In-depth C++ Programming Language". He now has over 15 years of experience working with Microsoft technology and has created numerous tools and reusable components that have aided in the faster and smoother development of products.

As a developer and tech lead, he was involved in developing several software applications. Currently, he works as a Technical Architect. He has created several intricate apps using .NET, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, Azure, SQL Server, and other open-source tools to make them more scalable, performant, and maintainable.

Sai has been designated an MVP (Most Valuable Programmer) in the C# language and .NET area by C# Corner for his multiple informative blogs/articles that share his wealth of knowledge and experience. He likes to keep up with technology developments and is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and expertise with user groups and inspiring the next generation of developers.