Hello Packaged App Flow

This walkthrough follows a new packaged WinUI app from template to release proof.

Flow

dotnet new winui
  -> project file references Windows App SDK
  -> App.xaml wires application startup
  -> MainWindow.xaml defines first window
  -> Package.appxmanifest defines identity/capabilities
  -> dotnet build compiles
  -> dotnet run launches with debug identity
  -> Visual Studio packaging creates MSIX/Store artifact
  -> WACK validates package for Store readiness

Files To Inspect

FileWhy it matters
.csprojTarget framework, WinUI enabled, package references, runtime properties
App.xaml.csStartup, activation, service wiring
MainWindow.xamlRoot UI and namespace correctness
Package.appxmanifestIdentity, capabilities, activation, Store package metadata

Evidence To Capture

Template source and date:
Windows App SDK version:
Build command result:
Run result:
Package artifact path:
WACK result:
Known gaps: