Post on 19-Dec-2015
Spark the future.
May 4 – 8, 2015Chicago, IL
New XAML Tools in Visual Studio 2015Harikrishna MenonSenior Program Manager – Visual Studio
BRK2718
AgendaXAML Language Service
Blend for Visual Studio 2015
UI Debugging
Profiling tools
New XAML language service
Built on top of the .NET Compiler Platform (Roslyn)
Fast and fluidCompletely decoupled from the designer
Foundation for advanced code + XAML refactoring
DemoXAML Language Service
Blend for Visual Studio
Blend is a tool for creating great user experiences, with deep focus on best-in-class UI design capabilities.
Visual Studio is a tool for creating great apps, with focus on best-in-class code editing and debugging capabilities.
Feedback themes
No XAML IntelliSense
File reload experiences when switching between VS and Blend
Inconsistent shell & project system experiences with VSGit and TFSExpand/collapse of project nodes
Performance and scalability of large solutions
Blend for Visual Studio 2015
Rebuilt from the ground up using VS technologies
Retains almost all of the unique Blend capabilitiesSome functionality will come online later
Start of a journey!
DemoBlend for Visual Studio 2015
UI Debugging for XAML
Visual tree inspection and manipulation
Live tracking of tree and property changes
Fully integrated into debugging
DemoUI Debugging Tools for XAML
UI Debugging for XAML - Upcoming
Serializing edits back into source
Edit-n-continue
Data debugging visualizations
Profiling tools
Includes CPU, Memory, Timeline, Network and more
Support for WPF and Universal Windows apps
Currently only available when running on Windows 8 or higher
DemoProfiling Tools
Adaptive Layout Approaches
Controls and Panels that adapt
Visual States and Triggers
Tailored ViewsCode Title Speaker
BRK2310
From the Small Screen to the Big Screen: Building Universal App Experiences with XAML
Harini Kannan
Related Sessions
Code Title Date and Time
BRK3723
Debugger Tips and Tricks for .NET Developers with Microsoft Visual Studio 2015
Wednesday, May 6 1:30pm - 2:45pm
BRK2310
From the Small Screen to the Big Screen: Building Universal App Experiences with XAML
Friday, May 8 9:00am - 10:15am
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