Responding to user grievances about the cumbersome nature of web-based applications, Microsoft has declared a comprehensive transition to native interface technology for Windows 11. The company is prioritizing the advancement of the WinUI 3 framework while curbing reliance on web-wrapping technologies like WebView2 and Electron. This strategic move aims to diminish resource usage and enhance system responsiveness. Microsoft is establishing a dedicated team to supervise Windows 11 application development, ensuring that all new applications are constructed entirely with native technologies. Moreover, Microsoft has fine-tuned the WinUI 3 framework, achieving a 41% reduction in memory allocation instances, a 63% decrease in temporary memory allocations, a 45% drop in function call counts, and a 25% improvement in code execution time for applications such as File Explorer. Furthermore, Microsoft intends to transition essential components, including the Start menu, from web-based elements to native WinUI 3 code. The company also plans to implement these optimizations as the standard through upcoming WinAppSDK updates.
