microsoft / microsoft/WindowsAppSDK

Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.WindowsAppRuntime.RuntimeInfo API removed

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Description

Describe the bug

The RuntimeInfo API was available in 1.3 and has been removed

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. Have an app using 1.3 that uses RuntimeInfo API
  2. Upgrade to 1.5
  3. build fails
Expected behavior

Build to succeed

Screenshots

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NuGet package version

Windows App SDK 1.5.4: 1.5.240607001

Packaging type

Packaged (MSIX)

Windows version

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IDE

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Additional context

Since MSIX packages can be updated from underneath us it's helpful to know what version we're using for telemetry

Contributor guide

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Review the linked RuntimeInfo API documentation and reproduce the failure by upgrading an app from Windows App SDK 1.3 to 1.5.4. Compare the available 1.3 and 1.5 APIs and confirm whether the API can be restored or a supported replacement can provide the package version for telemetry.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
api, desktop-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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