Is it possible to make desktop GUI application in .NET Core?

Question

I have been developing Windows Forms programs for few years. I am now looking into .NET Core (including ASP.NET Core MVC). I am searching for the new GUI desktop technology.

Answer 1

AvaloniaUI now has support for running on top of .NET Core on Windows, OS X, and Linux. XAML, bindings and control templates included.

E.g. to develop on macOS with Rider:

1. Follow instructions to install the Avalonia dotnet new templates
2. Open JetBrains Rider and from the Welcome screen,
3. Choose New Solution → (near the top of the Templates List) → More Templates → Button Install Template...* → browse to the directory where you cloned the templates at step 1.
4. Click the Reload Button
5. Behold! Avalonia Templates now appear in the New Solution Templates List!
6. Choose an Avalonia template
7. Build and run. See the GUI open before your eyes.