Microsoft DevBlogsAs .NET evolves, so do the tools for WinForms developers, leading to more efficient applications! With .NET 9, we're introducing new asynchronous APIs that streamline UI management tasks. Let's explore four key APIs and how they can enhance your development. #DotNet #WinForms #AsyncProgramming
Meet the new Async APIs: .NET 9 brings async APIs for WinForms that make UI operations more intuitive and performant. Key additions include: **Control.InvokeAsync** for marshaling calls to the UI thread, and **Form.ShowAsync** and **TaskDialog.ShowDialogAsync** for showing forms and dialogs asynchronously! #DotNet9 #WinForms #APIs
Control.InvokeAsync helps manage UI thread operations without blocking! It marshals calls to the UI thread asynchronously, allowing both sync and async callbacks. Unlike Control.Invoke, InvokeAsync posts operations to the message queue, ensuring smooth performance. #InvokeAsync #UIThread #Coding
Understanding message management is key. In WinForms, all UI tasks run on the UI thread, managed by a message loop. Use InvokeAsync for non-blocking operations to ensure your app remains responsive, especially in async scenarios. This approach minimizes UI thread bottlenecks! #AsyncCoding #UIManagement
We also introduced experimental APIs for showing forms and dialogs asynchronously! Look into **Form.ShowAsync** and **TaskDialog.ShowDialogAsync** to manage multiple form instances more efficiently, freeing the UI thread and enhancing user experience. #ExperimentalAPIs #WinForms #AsyncUI
Ready to dive deeper? Check out my talk on how these async APIs can revolutionize WinForms development. Explore not just the basics, but transformative patterns in managing UIs with async workflows for enhanced responsiveness! #DotNetConf #DeveloperCommunity #AsyncDev
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