Why Uno Platform Still Matters in 2022: My Reflections on 50 Reasons to Use It 🌍

Every now and then, I come across a piece of content from the Uno Platform team that makes me pause, take a breath, and remember why I’ve been following this project so closely. Earlier this month, they published the updated “Top 50 Reasons to Use Uno Platform – 2022 Edition” (original post here), and reading through it reminded me of just how far this open-source framework has come.

The first “Top 50” was released back in 2019. At the time, Uno was a bold promise: the ability to build pixel-perfect apps with C# and XAML and run them everywhere — web, mobile, and desktop. Fast forward three years, 18 releases, and countless contributions later, and Uno is no longer just a promise. It’s a proven platform.

From Figma to Code in Seconds ✨

One of the things that stood out to me is how design and development have grown closer together. Uno’s Figma plugin allows designers to go from mockups to XAML code in seconds. For someone who has spent years watching teams struggle to keep design and implementation aligned, this feels like a quiet revolution.

A Developer’s Toolbox, Evolving Every Six Weeks 🛠️

In the software world, cadence matters. Uno releases every six weeks — eight times a year. That kind of rhythm creates trust. Developers don’t have to wait months or years for features; improvements arrive steadily, and the community knows the team is listening.

Productivity Without Compromise 🚀

As a developer, nothing drains momentum faster than setup headaches. Uno addresses that with tools like Uno.Extensions — pre-built solutions for common needs like navigation, serialization, and reactive UI. Add in features like Hot Reload across platforms, support for WebAssembly threading, and tight alignment with .NET releases, and it’s clear that productivity isn’t an afterthought here.

Community at Its Core 💜

Numbers matter, but people matter more. The post notes a community of 250+ contributors, with 25 Microsoft MVPs among them. That’s impressive, but what really strikes me is the diversity of contributions: from code to documentation, from books to Twitch live coding sessions with Jerome Laban. It’s not just about technology — it’s about the ecosystem that nurtures it.

Why This List Resonates With Me 💡

I’ve read a lot of “Top 10” and “Top 50” lists in my career, and they often blur together. This one doesn’t. It’s not because of the number, but because of what it represents: maturity. Uno Platform has reached the point where the reasons to use it are not just aspirational — they’re practical, lived-in, and validated by real-world use.

Uno is powering apps in production. It has books, courses, eBooks, corporate sponsors, and an annual conference. And perhaps most importantly, it keeps pace with the rapid evolution of .NET and WinUI.

Closing Thoughts 🌟

If you’re curious about Uno Platform, I recommend reading the full Top 50 Reasons to Use Uno Platform – 2022 Edition. For me, it wasn’t just a list — it was a reminder of why I’ve been following and writing about Uno since its early days.

Uno Platform isn’t just “yet another framework.” It’s a bridge between the skills developers already have and the platforms they aspire to reach. And in 2022, that bridge feels stronger than ever.