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Introduction

As Windows application development continues to evolve, developers have been continuously seeking solutions that make their applications both aesthetically pleasing and modern. Traditional Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) has become the cornerstone of many desktop applications, providing powerful functionality and flexibility. However, with shifts in user interface design trends, particularly with the introduction of Microsoft's Fluent Design system, developers have been in dire need of a method to implement modern design aesthetics without moving to a new framework.

What is this?
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iNKORE.UI.WPF.Modern is an innovative UI library for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications, designed to emulate the sleek and modern aesthetics of the Fluent Design system found in WinUI. This library enables developers to enhance their WPF applications with a contemporary look and feel, without the dependencies on WinUI or UWP frameworks, ensuring full compatibility even with older operating systems like Windows 7.

Key Features
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  • Fluent Design System: iNKORE.UI.WPF.Modern integrates the aesthetic elements of Fluent Design System, which renowned for its emphasis on light, depth, motion, material, and scale. Our library brings these elements into your WPF applications, providing a modern and cohesive user experience that is visually impressive and functionally dynamic.

  • Pure WPF Implementation: Unlike other libraries that require additional frameworks or extensions, iNKORE.UI.WPF.Modern is built purely on WPF. This means enhanced compatibility and easier integration with your existing WPF projects.

  • High Compatibility: Designed to operate flawlessly on Windows 7 and newer versions, our library ensures that your applications can reach a wider audience without compromising on design or functionality.

  • No External Dependencies: You do not need to install additional packages or manage complex dependencies. iNKORE.UI.WPF.Modern is self-contained, simplifying your development process and reducing the overhead typically associated with modern UI implementations.

  • Ease of Integration: Simple setup and configuration process that allows you to start enhancing your applications right away.

  • Flexible and Fully Customizable Themes: Tailor the components to match your application's unique style with themes that are completely adaptable and customizable to your needs.

Reminder

This library has an optional reference to WinMD libraries, in order to get the system theme color, schemes and some other settings. In Windows 10 1809 and older versions, the theme can't be auto-detected and will apply the default settings. You can always customize them if you want.

Screenshots
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We have provided a gallery app as a showcase. Here are a few screenshots that represents the gallery app, and you can download the gallery app through this button to Microsoft Store:

Gallery Light

Gallery Dark

Why choosing us?
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Choosing iNKORE.UI.WPF.Modern means opting for a user interface library that bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary design within the WPF ecosystem. It provides a way to modernize applications without the overhead of transitioning to newer frameworks, thus reducing the learning curve and development time significantly.

What People Say
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Developers who have integrated this library into their projects consistently praise its ease of use and the significant visual upgrade it brings to their applications. The feedback highlights how the library helps in delivering a modern user experience, making applications visually appealing and engaging for users.

Something missing?
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If you find issues with the documentation or have suggestions on how to improve the documentation or the project in general, please file an issue for us, or contact us via social media (links here).

Conclusion
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iNKORE.UI.WPF.Modern is more than just a UI library; it is a tool that transforms the way developers build applications, allowing them to implement modern, user-friendly interfaces with minimal effort. It's the perfect choice for enhancing WPF applications while maintaining broad compatibility and ease of use.