What is WinJS?

The library consists of modules and functions that expose the Windows Runtime in a way that is consistent with JavaScript coding conventions. WinJS makes it possible to add Windows UI controls in HTML. This is accompanied by support for data binding and a template engine .

Why do you need bug fixes for your WinJS project?

We may also consider bug fixes to help our customers maintain their existing WinJS-based apps. WinJS is a set of JavaScript toolkits that allow developers to build applications using HTML/JS/CSS technology forged with the following principles in mind: This is a first step for the WinJS project and there is still a lot of work that needs to be done.

Which JavaScript frameworks work side-by-side with WinJS?

Other JavaScript frameworks, such as JQuery, can work side-by-side with WinJS. The library comes with additional declaration files for a rich developer experience using TypeScript, a strict superset of JavaScript with annotations. TypeScript enables for code completion and refactoring while maintaining compatibility with JavaScript.