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The developer insights tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about software development decisions and their impact on Windows users. Topics include WhatsApp's shift from UWP to PWA, architectural choices behind Windows 11's Start Menu performance issues, and updates to Windows 11 Insider builds. The tag also features interviews with Microsoft developers on Entity Framework and energy-efficient software design. These threads provide practical insights for developers working on Windows applications, focusing on real-world challenges and solutions.
WhatsApp's recent transition from a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) application to a Progressive Web App (PWA) on Windows has sparked considerable discussion among users and developers alike. This shift marks a significant change in the application's architecture and user experience, prompting...
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The introduction of Windows 11 has brought a fresh aesthetic and numerous features to the operating system, yet it has also surfaced performance concerns, particularly with the Start Menu. Users and developers alike have reported significant CPU usage spikes when accessing the Start Menu...
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With the sunset of Windows 11 version 23H2 on the horizon, Microsoft has rolled out the final Beta update for this chapter: KB5055636, or more precisely, Build 22635.5305. For users following the Insider program’s Beta Channel, this update isn’t just another step — it’s the last before the bulk...
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Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience.
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Jeff Derstadt is a developer on the Entity Framework team. Erik stops by to learn more about what Jeff does day to day. Jeff and Erik talk about programming data, generally, and the Entity Framework development model, specifically. We learn about how Jeff got into software development, how/why...
Ensuring that applications work well with Windows Power Management is a vital step in providing a solid end user experience and reducing IT energy costs. Developers need to ensure their applications areLink Removed.
Here, we visit Mark Aggar, a Director in the Link Removed to get some insights...