OpenSilver 3.1 has been launched, bringing new options to the open supply framework for constructing net apps utilizing .NET. These embody a drag-and-drop XAML designer for VS code, a extra fashionable UI theme, expanded assist for Home windows Presentation Basis (WPF) options, and full compatibility with .NET 9.
The brand new drag-and-drop XAML designer in VS Code contains over 100 ready-to-use controls, akin to information grids and charts, and a built-in AI assistant for producing UI layouts.
It additionally works seamlessly throughout Home windows, macOS, and Linux, making this a serious milestone for cross-platform improvement, as beforehand XAML UI design was restricted to Visible Studio on Home windows.
Its new UI theme is extra fashionable and takes inspiration from Materials and Fluent Design rules. It contains gentle and darkish modes and the power to simply alter coloration palettes. Moreover, the splash display that signifies that an software is loading additionally now has a extra fashionable look.
Builders engaged on legacy purposes will nonetheless have the ability to entry unique Silverlight themes, the group famous.
Assist for a number of WPF options was added, together with DynamicResource, MultiBinding, x:Static, and UniformGrid. The 2025 roadmap contains including extra WPF options, akin to triggers and types.
Different options on the OpenSilver roadmap embody MAUI Hybrid integration, Blazor interoperability, and 3D UI assist.
“We’re dedicated to supporting the .NET ecosystem by providing instruments that assist builders construct fashionable net apps and modernize legacy ones effectively,” stated Giovanni Albani, CEO of Userware, the corporate behind OpenSilver. “OpenSilver bridges legacy and greenfield improvement, equipping companies with a forward-looking framework.”
