Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman
Cross-platform UIs for all with Avalonia CEO Mike James
Jun 13, 2024
Avalonia CEO Mike James discusses the success of the open-source UI framework. They explore Avalonia's XPF framework enabling WPF apps on macOS/Linux, challenges in supporting Linux distros, and the philosophy of creating consistent cross-platform UIs. The conversation touches on porting apps across platforms, complexities in developing browser apps, and the target audience of Avalonia.
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Quick takeaways
- Avalonia provides cross-platform UI framework for desktop and mobile applications with single .NET codebase.
- Challenges arise in integrating third-party dependencies reliant on Windows-specific functions in Avalonia applications.
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Origin of the Avalonia Name and Community Growth
Avalonia, formerly known as Perspex, emerged due to trademark issues. The community around Avalonia includes over 400 contributors with significant growth, reaching 70,000 active monthly users and expanding by 20-30% monthly. While the open-source nature allows easy access and use, the challenge lies in identifying businesses utilizing Avalonia's technology.
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