Desktop Development
Cross-platform desktop software that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Native-feeling, enterprise-grade.
Capabilities
What I Deliver
.NET MAUI Desktop
Single codebase desktop app targeting Windows and macOS — share code with your mobile app.
Avalonia UI
Pixel-perfect cross-platform desktop with GPU-accelerated rendering. The best option for design-heavy desktop apps.
WPF (Windows)
Windows-native applications leveraging the full Win32 API surface when platform-specific requirements demand it.
Auto-Update Mechanisms
In-app update checking and installation, background downloads — users always on the latest version without friction.
Approach
Key Differentiators
- MVVM architecture — same pattern as mobile and web projects
- Local + cloud hybrid data with conflict resolution strategies
- Deep OS integration: system tray, notifications, file associations
- Enterprise deployment: MSI, MSIX, notarised macOS DMG
- Hardware accelerated rendering via GPU (Avalonia)
- Background services, scheduled tasks, system startup
Technologies
.NET MAUI DesktopAvalonia UIWPFWindowsmacOSLinuxCommunityToolkit.MvvmSQLiteEntity Framework CoreREST APIsSignalRMSIX PackagingWiX InstallerSquirrel.WindowsVelopackGitHub Actions
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