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## Getting Started

Browse and address `TODO:` comments in `View -> Task List` to learn the codebase and understand next steps for turning the generated code into production code.

Explore the [WinUI Gallery](https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9P3JFPWWDZRC) to learn about available controls and design patterns.

Relaunch Template Studio to modify the project by right-clicking on the project in `View -> Solution Explorer` then selecting `Add -> New Item (Template Studio)`.

## Publishing

For projects with MSIX packaging, right-click on the application project and select `Package and Publish -> Create App Packages...` to create an MSIX package.

For projects without MSIX packaging, follow the [deployment guide](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/apps/windows-app-sdk/deploy-unpackaged-apps) or add the `Self-Contained` Feature to enable xcopy deployment.

## CI Pipelines

See [README.md](https://github.com/microsoft/TemplateStudio/blob/main/docs/WinUI/pipelines/README.md) for guidance on building and testing projects in CI pipelines.

## Changelog

See [releases](https://github.com/microsoft/TemplateStudio/releases) and [milestones](https://github.com/microsoft/TemplateStudio/milestones).

## Feedback

Bugs and feature requests should be filed at https://aka.ms/templatestudio.