Universal Windows Platform vs WPF

Developers should learn UWP when building cross-device Windows applications that need to reach a broad audience on Microsoft's ecosystem, such as productivity tools, games, or enterprise solutions meets developers should learn wpf when building modern, visually rich windows desktop applications that require complex ui interactions, data visualization, or custom controls. Here's our take.

Universal Windows Platform

Nice Pick

Developers should learn UWP when building cross-device Windows applications that need to reach a broad audience on Microsoft's ecosystem, such as productivity tools, games, or enterprise solutions

Pros

• It's particularly useful for projects requiring a single codebase to target multiple Windows device families, leveraging features like adaptive UI, live tiles, and Cortana integration
• Related to: c-sharp, xaml

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

WPF

Developers should learn WPF when building modern, visually rich Windows desktop applications that require complex UI interactions, data visualization, or custom controls

Pros

• It's ideal for enterprise applications, business software, and tools where a native Windows experience with advanced graphics and data binding is needed
• Related to: c-sharp, xaml

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Universal Windows Platform is a platform while WPF is a framework. We picked Universal Windows Platform based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Universal Windows Platform wins

Based on overall popularity. Universal Windows Platform is more widely used, but WPF excels in its own space.