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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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Growth of Avalonia Community and Comparison with WPF

01:55 • 11min

Challenges and Flexibility in Supporting Different Linux Distros

13:01 • 2min

Avalonia's Cross-Platform UI and Application Porting

15:31 • 9min

Challenges and Considerations in Creating Cross-Platform UIs

24:37 • 2min

Balancing Code Reviews and Desktop Application Experience with Avalonia

26:44 • 3min