Microsoft open sources Windows Calculator

Microsoft has made strides in recent years to more than fully encompass the open source customs, and now it's taking another step towards that goal. The company appear today that information technology has open sourced Windows Calculator, opening it up for developers to contribute to or use parts of for their ain evolution purposes.

"Our goal is to build an fifty-fifty better user feel in partnership with the community," Microsoft said in its blog post announcing the move. "Nosotros are encouraging your fresh perspectives and increased participation to help define the future of Figurer."

The projection is open sourced under the MIT license, and developers tin now find Windows Calculator on GitHub. Microsoft too shared its future plans for Figurer, detailing a roadmap that includes a focus on improving the app's Fluent Design styling, more customization options, calculation the option to go on Calculator pinned on top of other apps, and more.

Microsoft says that it'due south hoping developers will both contribute to Calculator and utilize it equally a base for learning more about the Universal Windows Platform, XAML, and Azure Pipelines, every bit well as Microsoft's development lifecycle.

If you're a developer interested in contributing to Windows Computer's development, you lot tin find the project on GitHub now.

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