• OpenSilver 3.2 Overview: A remake of Microsoft's retired Silverlight framework, extends to mobile devices via.NET MAUI Hybrid approach. Launched in 2021 by Userware, it's open-source and MIT-licensed, compiles.NET and XAML to HTML5 and WebAssembly. Latest update is 3.2 with new project templates and Visual Studio Code XAML designer.
• Focus and New Features: Previously focused on WPF and Silverlight code parity on modern browsers. In 3.2, new templates for.NET MAUI hybrid applications with native app containers hosting OpenSilver in WebView. Benefits include single codebase, using platform APIs, and easier app store packaging. Included ToDoCalendar sample shows cross-platform work.
• Supported Platforms: Supported platforms for.NET MAUI hybrid OpenSilver applications are iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web browsers, and Linux using Photino.
• Developer Reception: Received positively, especially by enterprise development teams with WPF investments. Seen in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Cost-effective for modernizing existing apps with existing expertise. New generations discover WPF through OpenSilver.
• Other Features: Updates for WPF compatibility like improved event bubbling and RTL language support. XAML editor now available for Visual Studio 2022. XAML visual editor for VS Code generated excitement with over 100,000 views and 120 comments.
• Source Code and Contributors: Source code on GitHub with 1067 stars and 122 forks. 47 contributors besides the Userware team. Companies relying on it include Bayer, TATA, KPMG, etc.