dotnet-wpf-migration

Context-dependent migration guidance for Windows desktop applications. Covers WPF .NET Framework to .NET 8+, WPF to WinUI 3 (Windows-only modernization), WPF to Uno Platform (cross-platform), WinForms .NET Framework to .NET 8+, UWP to WinUI 3, UWP to Uno Platform (cross-ref), and a decision matrix for choosing the right migration target based on project constraints.

Version assumptions: .NET 8.0+ baseline (current LTS). dotnet-upgrade-assistant for automated migration. .NET 9 features explicitly marked where applicable.

Scope boundary: This skill owns migration paths between desktop frameworks and from .NET Framework to modern .NET. Individual framework patterns (WPF modern, WinUI, WinForms modern) are owned by the respective framework skills. The framework selection decision tree is owned by [skill:dotnet-ui-chooser].

Out of scope: WPF .NET 8+ development patterns -- see [skill:dotnet-wpf-modern]. WinUI 3 development patterns -- see [skill:dotnet-winui]. WinForms .NET 8+ development patterns -- see [skill:dotnet-winforms-basics]. Uno Platform development patterns -- see [skill:dotnet-uno-platform]. Framework selection decision tree -- see [skill:dotnet-ui-chooser]. Desktop testing -- see [skill:dotnet-ui-testing-core].

Cross-references: [skill:dotnet-wpf-modern] for WPF .NET 8+ patterns, [skill:dotnet-winui] for WinUI 3 patterns, [skill:dotnet-winforms-basics] for WinForms .NET 8+ patterns, [skill:dotnet-uno-platform] for Uno Platform patterns, [skill:dotnet-ui-chooser] for framework selection, [skill:dotnet-ui-testing-core] for desktop testing.

Migration Path Overview

Choose a migration path based on your current framework and target goals. Each path has different trade-offs in effort, risk, and capability gain.