We’re thrilled to unveil Bunifu UI WinForms 8.0.0, a milestone release packed with critical improvements, performance optimizations, and forward-looking upgrades designed to streamline your .NET UI development workflow. Whether you’re crafting applications in C# or VB.NET, this update empowers you to build visually captivating, responsive interfaces faster than ever while maintaining the robustness and flexibility the Bunifu Framework is known for.

Key Fixes & Enhancements

To ensure smoother development and polished end-user experiences, we’ve addressed several high-priority issues and refined core components:

  • Bunifu TextBox
    Resolved an issue where the TextChanged event could trigger multiple times unintentionally, ensuring event handlers now execute precisely as expected. This eliminates unexpected behavior during data input or dynamic UI updates.
  • Bunifu Button 2
    Fixed color flickering and mismatches during hover, pressed, and disabled state transitions. Buttons now deliver seamless visual feedback, aligning with your application’s theme across all interactions.
  • Bunifu Transitions
    Added proper runtime disposal support to prevent memory leaks and improve resource management. This ensures smoother performance for long-running applications with dynamic animations.
  • Licensing System
    Restored offline activation reliability for environments with restricted internet access, ensuring uninterrupted workflow for enterprise and remote developers.

Upgrades & .NET 9 Beta Preview

Bunifu UI WinForms 8.0.0 introduces experimental support for .NET 9, now available in beta preview. While we work toward full compatibility in future updates, developers eager to explore .NET 9’s latest features can test this release with the following precautions:

  1. Back up your project before migrating to .NET 9.
  2. Report persistent issues via our support channels and revert to .NET 8 if critical workflows are impacted.
  3. Test beta features in non-production environments to mitigate risks.

This phased approach allows us to gather feedback while ensuring stability for current .NET 8 users.

Important Breaking Changes: Licensing Overhaul

We’ve modernized our licensing architecture to align with contemporary .NET standards, retiring legacy dependencies tied to the .NET Framework. If you encounter errors referencing the Licenses.licx file:

  1. Delete the file from your solution.
  2. Clean and rebuild your project.
  3. Review our updated .NET 5+ Installation Guide for seamless integration.

This change simplifies setup, reduces compatibility conflicts, and paves the way for future enhancements.

Your feedback makes us better

Thank you for being part of the Bunifu community! Your insights and reports have directly shaped this release. As we refine .NET 9 support and expand capabilities, we invite you to share your experiences, challenges, and suggestions. Together, we’ll keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in WinForms development.

Happy coding!
— The Bunifu Team