Samples and resources

This page contains links to resources that can make you more efficient as you develop your apps for Windows.

Samples

The WindowsAppSDK-Samples repository provides a collection of code samples that demonstrate how to use the Windows App SDK to build modern Windows applications. These samples cover key features such as WinUI 3, app lifecycle, windowing, and push notifications, offering practical, hands-on guidance for developers. Whether you're new to the Windows App SDK or looking for specific implementation details, this repository serves as a valuable resource to accelerate development and explore best practices. You can find other samples in our Samples Browser.

WinUI Gallery

The download the WinUI Gallery from the Microsoft Store.

Windows Community Toolkit

The Windows Community Toolkit is an open-source collection of helper functions, custom controls, and app services. It simplifies and demonstrates common developer tasks when building apps for Windows.

You can get the CommunityToolkit/Windows.

.NET Community Toolkit

The .NET Community Toolkit is a collection of NuGet packages with high-performance helpers, extensions, and APIs designed to enhance .NET development across WinUI, WPF, MAUI, and other .NET applications. A key component is the MVVM Toolkit, a lightweight and modern Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) library that simplifies app architecture with features like observable properties, commands, and dependency injection. Built for performance and flexibility, the MVVM Toolkit helps you implement MVVM patterns efficiently while keeping your code clean and maintainable.

Template Studio

Template Studio provides a powerful scaffolding tool for quickly generating modern Windows applications using WinUI 3 or WPF. The Visual Studio extension guides developers through a wizard-based experience to create project templates with best practices, including MVVM architecture, navigation patterns, dependency injection, and predefined app features. By automating boilerplate setup, Template Studio helps developers focus on building great experiences while ensuring consistency and maintainability in their applications.