WinUI
Sep 1, 2018

App close confirmation in UWP

Learn how to implement app close confirmation in UWP apps! Discover the API and event handling needed, and see how to add the necessary capability in the app manifest. Implementing confirmation is easy and allows for asynchronous UI. Read more on the blog!

Development WinUI XAML
Jan 9, 2018

Hiding NavigationView header in UWP

Discover how to customize the NavigationView control in Windows 10 to remove the header in the Minimal mode. Learn how to maximize screen space and create a user-friendly navigation interface. Read more on how to implement this in your app! Find the complete solution and code on GitHub.

WinUI XAML
Apr 22, 2017

Nekonzistentní chování Resources v ItemTemplate pro Anniversary Update

Zjistili jsme, že Windows 10 Anniversary Update má skrytou chybu ve zpracování zdrojů uvnitř položek seznamů. V článku vám představíme problém a řešení, které zajistí, že vaše aplikace bude správně fungovat na všech verzích Windows 10.

WinUI XAML
Apr 22, 2017

Resource behavior inconsistency for ItemTemplates of list controls in Anniversary Update

Discover a hidden bug in the Anniversary Update of Windows 10 that affects the behavior of item templates in list controls. This blog post describes the problem and offers a simple workaround to ensure your app works correctly on all versions of Windows 10, including Anniversary Update. If you're a developer looking for a solution to this unreported issue, keep reading!

WinUI XAML
Apr 10, 2017

When a single transparent color is simply not enough

Discover the surprising truth about the "Transparent" color in Universal Windows Platform apps. Find out why it can cause unexpected results in animations and how to avoid these pitfalls. Get the full story here!

WinUI
Mar 25, 2017

Modifying UWP navigation backstack with MvvmCross

Discover how to manipulate the back stack in your mobile app built with MvvmCross framework! This article explains how to clear or pop the navigation stack, preventing specific pages from appearing when the user navigates back. Learn how to implement this requirement efficiently using MvvmCross and presentation hints. Read more to find out the details!

WinUI XAML
Feb 27, 2017

Tip: Stretching list items in UWP

Learn how to stretch list items in UWP's ListView and ListBox controls to fully utilize the available width. Discover how to use the ItemContainerStyle to align the container and contents of each item. Customize your list controls with these simple styles. Check out the full article for code samples and more details!

Visual Studio WinUI XAML
Feb 18, 2017

Forcing the CommandBar to open down

Discover how to solve the issue of the CommandBar opening in the wrong direction in your UWP app design. This informative blog post provides a solution, including a full modified style that you can use in your own app. Check it out!

Development WinUI
Feb 7, 2017

UWP application settings performance

Discover how to improve the performance of your UWP app's settings retrieval, as the ApplicationData API can be slow. Read how to implement caching to optimize the process. Find the complete code on GitHub.

Visual Studio WinUI General
Jan 11, 2017

Working with Emoji skin tones in apps

Discover how to use the new Unicode 8.0 feature that allows you to change the skin color of emojis in your apps. This article provides information on modifiers, combining emojis, implementing skin tone modifications, and includes sample code. Find out how to support all skin tones in your app!