Microsoft has been hard at work delivering on their promise to improve the performance of Windows 11 apps suffering from issues. While that fix is on its way, another positive development is on the horizon – performance improvements are coming to the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft recently announced on their dev blog that a new path is being introduced for app developers to migrate their UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps to .NET 9 and Native AOT (Ahead-of-Time compilation). This marks a significant step towards enhancing app performance in Windows.
Here are some key points to note about this exciting development:
- App developers can now modernize their UWP apps in two phases, making the transition smoother and more manageable.
- By shifting apps to .NET 9 and Native AOT, developers can improve their apps’ performance significantly and lay the groundwork for a future transition to WinUI 3.
- Microsoft Store itself is undergoing this migration process, which indicates a commitment to enhancing the overall performance ecosystem.
Apps running on .NET 9 and Native AOT are reported to have superior performance compared to UWP apps on .NET Native. Moreover, ongoing improvements to Native AOT suggest a promising trajectory for developers to adopt this approach for their UWP apps.
In an interesting turn of events, the dev blog mentioned that the Microsoft Store is undergoing the same migration process. Soon, we can expect to see a new version of the Store operating on Native AOT, providing users with a more streamlined and performant experience.
As with many updates, this migration process will most likely roll out to Windows Insiders initially before becoming available to the wider public. So, keep an eye out for these exciting changes as they unfold on your Windows devices.
This move by Microsoft exemplifies their dedication to optimizing performance across their ecosystem, benefiting both app developers and end-users alike. As we await these updates, it’s evident that Microsoft is focused on delivering a more efficient and robust user experience on Windows 11.
