- 1 year ago
Windows sleep even for UWP apps
In Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, the System.Threading.Thread.Sleep()
method is not recommended for pausing or delaying execution. UWP apps are designed to be responsive and should not block the UI thread for an extended period.
Instead, you can use asynchronous programming techniques to achieve the desired delay or pause in a more efficient and non-blocking manner. Here's an example using Task.Delay()
:
csharpusing System.Threading.Tasks;
// ...
// Pause execution for 2 seconds
await Task.Delay(2000);
// Continue with the remaining code
In this example, Task.Delay()
asynchronously pauses the execution for the specified duration (2 seconds in this case) without blocking the UI thread. The await
keyword is used to await the completion of the delay before continuing with the remaining code.
By using asynchronous operations and Task.Delay()
instead of Thread.Sleep()
, your UWP app can remain responsive and provide a better user experience.
It's important to note that asynchronous programming in UWP apps involves working with async
and await
keywords and handling asynchronous operations appropriately. Ensure that you are familiar with the concepts and practices of asynchronous programming in C# and UWP to utilize them effectively in your app.