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Modernize WPF Desktop applications to ASP.NET Core MVC with Amazon Q Developer

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This article demonstrates how Amazon Q Developer automates the modernization of legacy WPF desktop applications to ASP.NET Core MVC web applications.

  • Amazon Q Developer converts WPF applications to ASP.NET Core MVC with minimal manual intervention
  • Transforms XAML UI to Razor views and code-behind logic to MVC controllers automatically
  • Handles complex tasks like dependency updates and .NET Framework to .NET 10 migration
  • Walkthrough uses VideoViewerDemo WPF sample to show real-world modernization process
  • Converted application includes HTML5 video player, file upload, and responsive web design
  • Requires Visual Studio 2026, .NET 10, AWS Toolkit, and Amazon Q Developer Pro subscription
  • Modernization process takes approximately 10-15 minutes for complex applications
  • Post focuses on core conversion; security, deployment, and scaling require additional implementation

Amazon Q Developer significantly accelerates WPF to ASP.NET Core modernization, enabling organizations to tackle legacy application portfolios at scale while reducing technical debt and enabling cloud deployment.

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