The highly anticipated release of .NET 9 will officially go live tomorrow, coinciding with the start of .NET Conf 2024 tomorrow, November 12. This release includes notable updates focused on cloud-native capabilities, security enhancements, and performance improvements. As a Standard Term Support (STS) release, .NET 9 will be supported for 18 months, making it a critical step for developers who want to take advantage of the latest .NET runtime, libraries, and C# 13 syntax improvements.
At .NET Conf 2024, developers can expect in-depth sessions on how the new features of .NET 9 benefit various frameworks, including ASP.NET Core, .NET MAUI, and ML.NET, as well as guidance on migrating and maximizing compatibility with this release. And the best part for developers: It is a free online event. So tune in tomorrow.
.NET Compatibility
We are pleased to announce that TX Text Control .NET components have been rigorously tested with all pre-release beta versions and the final Release Candidate of .NET 9, ensuring full compatibility and support. Our dedicated testing process ensures that developers using TX Text Control can seamlessly integrate their applications with the latest features and improvements in .NET 9. With this release, developers can confidently deploy TX Text Control components in ASP.NET, Windows Forms, and WPF applications that are fully optimized for the performance and security enhancements of .NET 9.
Visual Studio
In addition to extensive testing with all pre-release beta versions and the final Release Candidate of .NET 9, we have also thoroughly tested the TX Text Control components with the latest version of Visual Studio, which includes full .NET 9 support. This includes compatibility with NuGet packages, designer support, and other related features critical for seamless integration and development. Our testing ensures that the TX Text Control components work flawlessly within Visual Studio, providing developers with a smooth experience for building applications across the ASP.NET, Windows Forms, and WPF platforms while taking full advantage of the features and enhancements in .NET 9.
Linux Support Coming
We're in the final stages of developing Linux support for TX Text Control, and are not too far away from releasing this.
This upcoming release will allow developers to seamlessly deploy .NET 8 and later applications across Windows and Linux environments, as well as on Azure and other hyperscalers. Our team is working hard to ensure that this cross-platform functionality delivers the same level of performance and reliability that developers have come to expect from TX Text Control. Stay tuned for more updates as we complete development and prepare to roll out this exciting new version.
Testing of the next version of TX Text Control has shown significant performance improvements thanks to a major redesign and implementation of Windows-independent rendering technology. By decoupling rendering from the Windows-specific framework, the new version provides a more consistent experience across platforms, improving both efficiency and scalability. We're excited to see how these changes will optimize applications built with TX Text Control, resulting in faster load times and better overall performance for users. Stay tuned for more details as we continue to fine-tune these improvements.
