Migration.md
April 22, 2026 · View on GitHub
⚠️ Important: Package Renaming (v10.0.0+) ⚠️
This version introduces breaking changes related to package renaming to support meta packages.
Package Changes
| Version | Core Library | Controls Library |
|---|---|---|
| v9.9.4 and below | DevWinUI | DevWinUI.Controls |
| v10.0.0+ | DevWinUI.Base | DevWinUI |
ResourceDictionary Path Changes
| Version | ResourceDictionary Path |
|---|---|
| v9.9.4 and below | ms-appx:///DevWinUI.Controls/Themes/Generic.xaml |
| v10.0.0+ | ms-appx:///DevWinUI/Themes/Generic.xaml |
Migration Guide
If you are using v10.0.0 or above:
- Install
DevWinUI.Basefor core utilities only - Install
DevWinUIfor the full package (controls + core) — recommended for most users
If you are using v9.9.4 or below:
- Install
DevWinUIfor core utilities (services, helpers, extensions, managers) - Install
DevWinUI.Controlsfor custom controls, styles, and XAML resources (includes DevWinUI core)
Note for Upgrading from v9.9.4 → v10.0.0+
Simply replace DevWinUI.Controls with DevWinUI in your project references and update the ResourceDictionary path as shown above. The DevWinUI package now includes everything from the old DevWinUI.Controls plus the core library.