Implementing Badge Notifications for Uno Platform WebAssembly
Web Uno Platform WinUI
Sep 6, 2021

Implementing Badge Notifications for Uno Platform WebAssembly

Discover how the implementation of the BadgeUpdateManager API in Uno Platform WebAssembly opens up exciting possibilities for badge notifications on app icons. This article dives into the details of the implementation process and shares code snippets to help you get started. Get ready to enhance your app's user experience on multiple platforms!

Tech is for Everyone
Development General
Jun 22, 2021

Tech is for Everyone

Tech is an amazing industry, but not everyone gets an equal chance to be a part of it. The lack of inclusivity is a serious problem that isn't improving. Let's imagine being judged by looks, excluded in meetings, or having our ideas dismissed. We must start with ourselves, become allies, and speak up against non-inclusive behavior. By supporting organizations like Girls Who Code and listening to others, we can make tech truly inclusive and value everyone's skills and opinions. Learn more from the suggested sources.

Enabling the "Sun Valley" visual styles in Windows UI 2.6 preview (updated)
Uno Platform WinUI
Feb 2, 2021

Enabling the "Sun Valley" visual styles in Windows UI 2.6 preview (updated)

Discover the exciting upcoming Windows UI overhaul codenamed Sun Valley! The Windows UI GitHub repo is undergoing a massive visual styles revamp for the 2.6 release. Get a preview of these new control styles through the latest Windows UI preview NuGet packages. Learn how to enable them in your existing WinUI-based apps with a simple XAML change. Don't miss out on experiencing your apps in a whole new light!

Control rendering order in UWP Grid using Canvas.ZIndex
WinUI
Dec 17, 2020

Control rendering order in UWP Grid using Canvas.ZIndex

Discover a useful trick to adjust the rendering order of UI elements in different panels, not just Canvas! Learn how to prioritize elements in a Grid using Canvas.ZIndex to achieve the desired layout without sacrificing code readability. Check out this cool technique and see how it can be applied in your projects. Plus, find out how it works in WPF and the current status for Uno Platform. Get the details and sample code to implement it yourself.

Game of Life in Uno Platform
Uno Platform WinUI
Dec 14, 2020

Game of Life in Uno Platform

In this article, we will explore the fascinating Game of Life and learn how to implement it in C# and XAML using the Uno Platform. We will cover the rules of the game, create the solution, implement game logic, build the user interface, add themes, and see it run everywhere - on Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, web, Linux, and Tizen! Join us on this exciting journey of creating and exploring the Game of Life.

WinUI
Sep 1, 2020

Accessing Clipboard History in UWP

Discover an extremely useful but not widely known feature of Windows 10 - clipboard history. Say goodbye to accidentally overwriting important snippets of code when copying and pasting! Learn how to access clipboard history within your application using convenient UWP APIs. Read on to find out more!

Xamarin Uno Platform WinUI
Aug 27, 2020

App First Run Detection with Uno Platform and UWP

Discover how to detect the first app run using Uno Platform and UWP! Learn about boolean setting flags, version tracking with Xamarin.Essentials, and launch tracking with Uno.UI.Toolkit. Plus, find out how to use these features on WebAssembly. Don't miss this informative article!

Xamarin Web Uno Platform WinUI XAML
Aug 18, 2020

UnoConf 2020

UnoConf 2020 was an incredible virtual conference that surpassed all expectations! From Jen Looper's entertaining hosting to the insightful sessions on client development, WinUI, and the future of Uno Platform, there was something for everyone. Exciting announcements included Uno Platform 3.0, SkiaSharp backend, Linux support, and more. The conference also featured demos, networking opportunities, and even a Flappy Bird game running at 60 FPS in the browser. Read this article for a complete summary of the event and get ready to be amazed by the power and possibilities of Uno Platform.

Uncategorized
Jul 7, 2020

Colorful bitmap icons in UWP and Uno Platform

Discover how to add a splash of color to your UWP and Uno Platform apps with the BitmapIcon control. Learn how to easily enable colorful icons and maintain their vibrant look across different platforms. Check out the sample on GitHub to try it out on your own devices.

WinUI
Jul 1, 2020

Highlighting dates in UWP CalendarView

Discover how to customize and adjust already displayed dates in the UWP CalendarView control. This blog post provides step-by-step instructions on date highlighting and using the FindDescendants extension method from the Windows Community Toolkit. Don't miss out on the example project available on GitHub!

Visual Studio
May 14, 2020

Missing snippets in IntelliSense

Are you missing snippets in Visual Studio IntelliSense? Don't worry, it's an easy fix! Check out this blog post to learn how to bring back those invaluable code shortcuts. Plus, find out why the setting mysteriously switched in the first place!

Visual Studio Xamarin Uno Platform
May 12, 2020

The mystery of the missing iOS app icon

Discover the mystery behind a missing app icon on iOS. Follow along as the author investigates warnings about missing .png files and finds a surprising solution involving file casing. Learn why file casing matters in cross-platform app development. Read on to uncover the secrets!