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Microsoft releases WinJS 4.0 Preview for Windows App and web development
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Published onMarch 27, 2015
published onMarch 27, 2015
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With WinHEC behind it, and a mountain of information out in the atmosphere, Microsoft seems set to push the app development train full steam ahead. Earlier this weekpreview toolsfor developers were finally released for Windows 10. Developers were also given more details on howWindows Apps will workacross devices. Most importantly, Microsoft has finally nailed down a sensiblenaming conventionfor their apps, (because the name of apps in the store is what held developers back. Wink. Wink).
Slowly but surely we’re are starting to see some movement on Microsoft’s promised future for Windows. In the last few weeks, the company has been on a tear, dotting their “i’s” and crossing their “t’s”. That trend continues with the Windows team releasing a preview of (WinJS 4.0). Eager JavaScript developers can get their hands on the preview through GitHub and Microsoft is encouraging those with any issues or feedback to file their request through GitHub as well.
In this preview, Microsoft is offering the Windows Library for JavaScript 4.0. In the previous release of WinJS 3.0, the Windows team focused on browser compatibility. However in this preview, the team would like to set the framework for making Windows apps, as well as apps for the web. Much of the preview was a result of the community feedback the Windows team received in critical areas like:
The Windows team goes into great length in their blog post on each of the improvements and features that can be played with in the preview. Some noteworthy adjustments are newUniversal Controls. The Windows team have added key controls that shortcut the traditional developing work for adaptive app resizing based on form factor or screen size. They claim this should cut down the work time as well as help app developers deliver a more compelling ‘universal’ experience.
Another is the WinJS flexibility, in regards to SplitView, Toolbar and Listviews in apps. The new WinJS SplitView control enables you to achieve this app behavior and style quickly. “The flexibility and features of this control allow your app to adapt its configuration quickly to the current size of the screen, supporting phones, tablets, PCs, and everything in between, ” says the Windows team.
Microsoft is looking to have a full-featured release of WinJS 4.0 out later this year. The Windows team is looking forward to having an open source JavaScript library that benefits web developers on any platform.
Kareem Anderson
Networking & Security Specialist
Kareem is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. His passion for technology and content creation drives are unmatched, driving him to create well-researched articles and incredible YouTube videos.
He is always on the lookout for everything new about Microsoft, focusing on making easy-to-understand content and breaking down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security.
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Kareem Anderson
Networking & Security Specialist
He is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. He breaks down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security
