Windows Dev Machine
Use a Windows machine for real validation. This Linux workspace cannot prove Windows App SDK readiness.
Required For Real Proof
| Gate | Needs Windows? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio WinUI templates | Yes | Current docs reference Visual Studio 2026 workload |
dotnet new winui launch | Yes | Needs Windows and Developer Mode |
| WinUI/XAML tests | Yes | Requires WinUI Unit Test App/XAML runtime |
| MSIX packaging | Yes | Visual Studio/MSIX tooling path |
| WACK | Yes | Windows App Certification Kit |
| Appium Windows driver | Yes | Windows UI Automation target |
| Accessibility Insights | Yes | Inspect native UI Automation tree |
| WebView2 runtime variants | Yes | Test Evergreen/fixed runtime behavior |
| Partner Center submission | Browser/auth | Manual, app-specific, explicit approval only |
Recommended Validation Note
Machine:
Windows version:
Visual Studio version/workloads:
.NET SDK:
Windows App SDK package:
Developer Mode:
Build:
Run:
Tests:
Package:
WACK:
Store dashboard touched: no/yes