Enhanced WinUI Components Search in Visual Studio Installer

[snigdha011997]

We're excited to announce an improvement in the Visual Studio Installer that will make your WinUI project setup even smoother! 🛠️

In our latest update, we've streamlined the process of finding and installing WinUI-related components, "C++ WinUI app development tools" and ".NET WinUI app development tools". No more wasting time scrolling through unrelated results or coming up empty-handed when searching for essential tools. With this enhancement, developers can quickly and easily locate the specific WinUI components directly within Individual Components tab of the Visual Studio Installer by entering WinUI related keywords in search box such as "WinUI, WindowsAppSDK".

This update not only simplifies the configuration of your development environment but also enhances the overall user experience. By making the search process more intuitive and efficient, we're helping you get started on your WinUI projects faster than ever before.

Upgrade your Visual Studio today and enjoy a more seamless setup experience with the new and improved component search functionality!

Feature is available from in Visual Studio 17.12 Preview 1

SearchWinUIComponents_GitHub.mp4

Happy Coding! 👨‍💻👩‍💻

[Rinku-Stephen]

Cool job with the seemingly simple but complex feature! Nice demo with audio on @snigdha011997 ..

[snigdha011997]

We're thrilled to share that the enhanced Visual Studio Installer search functionality for WinUI components is now Generally Available! 🎉
With this improvement, finding and installing essential WinUI-related tools like "C++ WinUI app development tools" and ".NET WinUI app development tools" is faster and easier than ever. Just type keywords like "WinUI" or "WindowsAppSDK" into the search box in the Individual Components tab, and you're all set to streamline your development environment setup.
This feature, introduced in Visual Studio 17.12, is now available in the stable release—offering an intuitive and efficient way to kickstart your WinUI projects.
Update your Visual Studio to the latest version and experience the difference in your WinUI development workflow today! 🚀