One of the most important components of Windows 11 will be an open source

Microsoft Plan to make open source code one of the most important Windows components 11. A few days ago a technological giant confirmed his plans to open WinuiFramework Windows user interface, which will create the best applications. Microsoft has determined a multi -storey plan and is already working on it, although the process will not be simple.

According to the publication at the GitHub repository, Microsoft said that the process began to open Winui code, User interface frame for creating modern Windows applicationsThe company said that, although the start date does not exist, the first four stages will already pass and end in October.

Microsoft said they apply a gradual approach to opening the Winui repository for external developers. The process is not simple because the structure It has deep integration with its own layers of Windows This cannot be published. The team works to divide what can be divided; However, this is a difficult job that will take time.

What is Winui and why Microsoft wants to do this with open source

Guilty This is a set of components and tools for creating modern graphic interfaces for applications in Windows. Structure Allows you to visually integrate applications with Windows 11 And remain consistent, regardless of the device in which you use them. Although Microsoft has already tried good luck with UWP and WPF, this is the first real attempt to open a frame and separate it from other closed components.

According to the company, the goal of opening the code is associated with cooperation and transparency. In the publication of the repository, the developers mentioned that they constantly receive requests for this Open source code; However, the process is complicated from excessive patented layers. To achieve this, Microsoft defined Four stages for deploymentOne of which already has a certain delivery date:

1. Phase 1 (October 2025). After the launch of WASDK 1.8 synchronization frequency Committs Internal to GitHub.
2. Phase 2 (in development). External developers can clone and collect a local repository with support documentation.
3. Phase 3 (for determination). PRS will be allowed and made at the local level. Private units are eliminated.
4. Phase 4 (for determination). GitHub will become the main development center, monitoring problems and cooperation in the community.

If the user interface is an open source, can we create Real Start Menu for Windows 11?

The fact that Winui becomes an open source project This does not mean that the change will be applied to the entire user interface WindowsThe frame with the field allows you to create applications that imitate the visual experience of the operating system, but cannot change the elements such as the Start menu, the “Task Panel” or “File Research” to name several.

The latter is responsible for Windows Shell, owner and closed component Which is available only for Microsoft developers. It is difficult to think that the company can open the shell, especially given the control that it has in experience with the arrival of AI.