React Native for Windows > for Desktop (#4927)

* React Native for Windows > for Desktop

* Update visual-tree.md

* Update windows-developer-faq.yml

* Update commands.md

* Update index.md

* Update react-on-windows.md

* Update index.md

Author: mattwojo

hub/apps/develop/ui-input/visual-tree.md

@@ -2,8 +2,7 @@
 title: "Choose the right visual tree viewer for your Windows app"
 description: "This topic describes various visual tree viewers, also known as a UI visualizers, which are tools used to inspect and interact with UI components in a Windows app at run time."
 ms.topic: product-comparison
-ms.date: 01/11/2024
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
+ms.date: 11/08/2024
 
 #customer intent: As a developer, I want to test my app UI so that I can improve UX and debug issues.
 
@@ -23,7 +22,7 @@ The following table identifies several UI visualization tools and the UI framewo
 |-------------------------|------------------|-------------|------------------------|---------------------|
 |[WinUI](../../winui/winui3/index.md) in the [Windows App SDK](../../windows-app-sdk/index.md)                   | ✅      | ❌           | ✅            | ❌                   |
 |[WPF](/dotnet/desktop/wpf/)                      | ✅      | ❌           | ✅            | ❌                   |
-|[React Native for Windows](/windows/dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows)     | ✅      | ❌           | ✅            | ✅         |
+|[React Native for Desktop](/windows/dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows)     | ✅      | ❌           | ✅            | ✅         |
 |[.NET MAUI](/dotnet/maui/)                | ✅      | ❌           | ✅            | ❌                   |
 |[WinForms](/dotnet/desktop/winforms/)                 | ✅      | ✅ | ✅            | ❌                   |
 |[WinUI 2](../../winui/winui2/index.md) for [UWP](/windows/uwp/)               | ✅      | ❌           | ✅            | ❌                   |
@@ -37,7 +36,7 @@ The Live Visual Tree and Live Property Explorer features ship with Visual Studio
 
 #### When to use Live Visual Tree
 
-Use these tools when building apps with [WinUI](../../winui/winui3/index.md) in the [Windows App SDK](../../windows-app-sdk/index.md), [WinUI 2](../../winui/winui2/index.md) for [UWP](/windows/uwp/), [WPF](/dotnet/desktop/wpf/), [.NET MAUI](/dotnet/maui/), [WinForms](/dotnet/desktop/winforms/), or [React Native for Windows](/windows/dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows).
+Use these tools when building apps with [WinUI](../../winui/winui3/index.md) in the [Windows App SDK](../../windows-app-sdk/index.md), [WinUI 2](../../winui/winui2/index.md) for [UWP](/windows/uwp/), [WPF](/dotnet/desktop/wpf/), [.NET MAUI](/dotnet/maui/), [WinForms](/dotnet/desktop/winforms/), or [React Native for Desktop](/windows/dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows).
 
 - For more information on WinUI in the Windows App SDK, WinUI 2 for UWP, and WPF, see [Inspect XAML properties while debugging](/visualstudio/xaml-tools/inspect-xaml-properties-while-debugging).
 - For more information on .NET MAUI, see [Inspect the visual tree of a .NET MAUI app](/dotnet/maui/user-interface/live-visual-tree).
@@ -132,7 +131,7 @@ For Spy++ documentation, see [Spy++ Help](/visualstudio/debugger/spy-increment-h
 
 #### When to use Accessibility Insights - Live Inspect
 
-Live Inspect is typically used in conjunction with Live Visual Tree, Spy++, and other tools when building apps with [WinUI](../../winui/winui3/index.md) in the [Windows App SDK](../../windows-app-sdk/index.md), [WinUI 2](../../winui/winui2/index.md) for [UWP](/windows/uwp/), [WPF](/dotnet/desktop/wpf/), [.NET MAUI](/dotnet/maui/), [WinForms](/dotnet/desktop/winforms/), or [React Native for Windows](/windows/dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows).
+Live Inspect is typically used in conjunction with Live Visual Tree, Spy++, and other tools when building apps with [WinUI](../../winui/winui3/index.md) in the [Windows App SDK](../../windows-app-sdk/index.md), [WinUI 2](../../winui/winui2/index.md) for [UWP](/windows/uwp/), [WPF](/dotnet/desktop/wpf/), [.NET MAUI](/dotnet/maui/), [WinForms](/dotnet/desktop/winforms/), or [React Native for Desktop](/windows/dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows).
 
 #### How to use Accessibility Insights - Live Inspect
 

hub/apps/get-started/index.md

@@ -97,9 +97,9 @@ You will not have access to the APIs provided by the **Windows App SDK** or .NET
 
 ## Cross-platform options
 
-If you need your app to be cross-platform, consider [.NET MAUI](/dotnet/maui/what-is-maui), a [Progressive Web App (PWA)](/microsoft-edge/progressive-web-apps-chromium/), or [React Native for Windows](../../dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows.md). There are many other choices available ([here's a list of popular options](../../dev-environment/index.md)), but these are some good starting points.
+If you need your app to be cross-platform, consider [.NET MAUI](/dotnet/maui/what-is-maui), a [Progressive Web App (PWA)](/microsoft-edge/progressive-web-apps-chromium/), or [React Native for Desktop](../../dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows.md). There are many other choices available ([here's a list of popular options](../../dev-environment/index.md)), but these are some good starting points.
 
-.NET MAUI harnesses the power of WinUI on Windows, while also enabling execution on other operating systems. React Native for Windows lets you write apps that run on all devices supported by Windows 10 and Windows 11 (not just PCs). Another cross-platform option, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), are websites that function like installed, native apps on Windows and other supported platforms, while functioning like regular websites on browsers.
+.NET MAUI harnesses the power of WinUI on Windows, while also enabling execution on other operating systems. React Native for Desktop lets you write apps that run on all devices supported by Windows 10 and Windows 11 (not just PCs). Another cross-platform option, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), are websites that function like installed, native apps on Windows and other supported platforms, while functioning like regular websites on browsers.
 
 For more information, see the following tabs.
 
@@ -151,30 +151,30 @@ For more information about building PWAs, see the following links:
 - [Progressive Web App demos](/microsoft-edge/progressive-web-apps-chromium/demo-pwas)
 - [PWABuilder - Helping developers build and publish PWAs](https://www.pwabuilder.com/)
 
-### [React Native for Windows](#tab/rnw)
+### [React Native for Desktop](#tab/rnw)
 
 [React Native](https://reactnative.dev) is a development platform which allows building cross-platform apps.
-React Native for Windows brings React Native support to the Windows 10 and Windows 11 SDKs, letting you use JavaScript to build native Windows apps for all devices supported by Windows 10 and Windows 11. This includes PCs, tablets, 2-in-1s, Xbox, Mixed Reality devices, etc.
+React Native for Desktop brings React Native support to the Windows 10 and Windows 11 SDKs, letting you use JavaScript to build native Windows apps for all devices supported by Windows 10 and Windows 11. This includes PCs, tablets, 2-in-1s, Xbox, Mixed Reality devices, etc.
 
-With React Native for Windows, you write most or all of your app code in JavaScript - or TypeScript - and the framework produces a native UWP XAML application. If your app needs to call a platform API, you can usually do so through one of the many [community modules](https://reactnative.directory), or if a module does not yet exist, you can easily [write a native module to expose it](https://aka.ms/RNW-NativeModules).
+With React Native for Desktop, you write most or all of your app code in JavaScript - or TypeScript - and the framework produces a native UWP XAML application. If your app needs to call a platform API, you can usually do so through one of the many [community modules](https://reactnative.directory), or if a module does not yet exist, you can easily [write a native module to expose it](https://aka.ms/RNW-NativeModules).
 
-Here are some reasons to choose React Native for Windows:
+Here are some reasons to choose React Native for Desktop:
 
 - You want to share code across platforms as much as possible, or you have web properties that you want to share code with.
 - Improved developer productivity and inner loop, thanks to fast refresh.
 - Your app's fundamentals (performance, accessibility, internationalization) are as good as a native UWP app.
 - You have experience with and a preference for JavaScript or TypeScript
 - You would like to leverage JavaScript-only libraries on [npmjs.com](https://www.npmjs.com/), and many native libraries too.
-- Your app will use the native controls, visual appearance, animations and colors, and therefore will feel integrated into the design language used in Windows. In addition, React Native for Windows apps do not have to compromise on the set of APIs they can call, as the framework allows you to call platform APIs as well as write your own view managers and native modules.
+- Your app will use the native controls, visual appearance, animations and colors, and therefore will feel integrated into the design language used in Windows. In addition, React Native for Desktop apps do not have to compromise on the set of APIs they can call, as the framework allows you to call platform APIs as well as write your own view managers and native modules.
 - Large and growing community momentum, with lots of [community modules](https://reactnative.directory).
 
 > [!div class="button"]
-> [Get started with React Native for Windows](https://aka.ms/ReactNativeGuideWindows)
+> [Get started with React Native for Desktop](https://aka.ms/ReactNativeGuideWindows)
 
-For more information about React Native for Windows, see the following links:
+For more information about React Native for Desktop, see the following links:
 
-- [React Native for Windows repo on GitHub](https://github.com/microsoft/react-native-windows)
-- [Native modules in React Native for Windows](https://aka.ms/RNW-NativeModules)
+- [React Native for Desktop repo on GitHub](https://github.com/microsoft/react-native-windows)
+- [Native modules in React Native for Desktop](https://aka.ms/RNW-NativeModules)
 - [API reference](https://microsoft.github.io/react-native-windows/docs/Native-API-Reference)
 - [Community modules directory](https://reactnative.directory)
 - [More resources](https://microsoft.github.io/react-native-windows/resources)
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ Learn more about each of these options:
 
 - [.NET Multi-platform App UI (.NET MAUI)](/dotnet/maui/)
 - [ASP.NET Core Blazor Hybrid](/aspnet/core/blazor/hybrid)
-- [React Native for Windows (RNW)](/windows/dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows)
+- [React Native for Desktop](/windows/dev-environment/javascript/react-native-for-windows)
 - [Universal Windows Platform (UWP)](/windows/uwp/)
 - [Recommendations for Choosing Between ATL and MFC](/cpp/atl/recommendations-for-choosing-between-atl-and-mfc)
 - [Windows Forms](/dotnet/desktop/winforms/)

hub/apps/get-started/windows-developer-faq.yml

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ metadata:
   description: The official Windows developer FAQ. Get answers to common questions about Windows application development and Windows App SDK.
   title: Windows developer FAQ
   ms.topic: faq
-  ms.date: 08/19/2024
+  ms.date: 11/08/2024
   ms.localizationpriority: medium
   ms.collection: windows11
   audience: new-desktop-app-developers
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ sections:
 
           - **If Windows App SDK / WinUI 3 don't meet your needs**, [WPF](/dotnet/desktop/wpf/overview/) might.
           - **If you're targeting cross-platform:** [React Native](https://aka.ms/reactnative) and [.NET MAUI](/dotnet/maui/what-is-maui) let you build cross-platform apps. .NET MAUI is a great choice for C# developers. React Native will feel familiar to JavaScript/TypeScript developers.
-          - **If you're a web developer:** You can use [WebView2](/microsoft-edge/webview2/) as an application host. This lets you use web technology to build desktop apps that can access the Windows SDK and Windows App SDK APIs. You can also use React Native for Windows.  
+          - **If you're a web developer:** You can use [WebView2](/microsoft-edge/webview2/) as an application host. This lets you use web technology to build desktop apps that can access the Windows SDK and Windows App SDK APIs. You can also use React Native for Desktop.  
           - **If you're a C++ developer:** For desktop apps, Windows App SDK / WinUI 3 are a great choice. If you're building a game, consider using [DirectX](/windows/win32/directx). 
           - **If you're a Rust developer:** Check out [Rust for Windows](https://github.com/microsoft/windows-rs).
 
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ sections:
     questions:
       - question: Can I start with WinUI 3 and App SDK, and later integrate .NET MAUI if I eventually want to target cross-platform scenarios?
         answer: |
-          Not at this time. Although .NET MAUI apps use Windows App SDK / WinUI 3 when running on Windows, we recommend starting with .NET MAUI or React Native for Windows if you anticipate the need to target multiple platforms.
+          Not at this time. Although .NET MAUI apps use Windows App SDK / WinUI 3 when running on Windows, we recommend starting with .NET MAUI or React Native for Desktop if you anticipate the need to target multiple platforms.
       - question: What should I use if I want to build apps that work on Windows and Xbox?
         answer: |
           If your app needs to support Xbox, HoloLens, or IoT, we recommend using UWP. Windows App SDK doesn't support these platforms. For game development, we recommend using [Microsoft Game Development Kit](https://github.com/microsoft/GDK).  

hub/apps/publish/msstore-dev-cli/commands.md

@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
 ---
 description: How to run the Microsoft Store Developer CLI (preview) commands.
 title: Microsoft Store Developer CLI (preview) Commands
-ms.date: 12/02/2022
+ms.date: 11/08/2024
 ms.topic: article
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
 zone_pivot_groups: msstoredevcli-installer-packaging
 ---
 
@@ -395,7 +394,7 @@ The `init` command helps you setup your application to publish to the Microsoft
 - .NET MAUI
 - Flutter
 - Electron
-- React Native for Windows
+- React Native for Desktop
 - PWA
 
 ### Init Command - Usage Examples
@@ -430,14 +429,14 @@ msstore init "C:\path\to\flutter_app"
 msstore init "C:\path\to\electron_app"
 ```
 
-#### Init Command - React Native for Windows
+#### Init Command - React Native for Desktop
 
 ```console
 msstore init "C:\path\to\react_native_app"
 ```
 
 > [!Note]
-> For Electron, as well as React Native for Windows projects, both `Npm` and `Yarn` are supported. The presence of the `Yarn` lock file (`yarn.lock`) will be used to determine which package manager to use, so make sure that you check in your lock file into your source control system.
+> For Electron, as well as React Native for Desktop projects, both `Npm` and `Yarn` are supported. The presence of the `Yarn` lock file (`yarn.lock`) will be used to determine which package manager to use, so make sure that you check in your lock file into your source control system.
 
 #### Init Command - PWA
 
@@ -500,7 +499,7 @@ msstore package "C:\path\to\flutter_app"
 msstore package "C:\path\to\electron_app"
 ```
 
-#### Package Command - React Native for Windows
+#### Package Command - React Native for Desktop
 
 ```console
 msstore package "C:\path\to\react_native_app"
@@ -562,7 +561,7 @@ msstore publish "C:\path\to\flutter_app"
 msstore publish "C:\path\to\electron_app"
 ```
 
-#### Publish Command - React Native for Windows
+#### Publish Command - React Native for Desktop
 
 ```console
 msstore publish "C:\path\to\react_native_app"

hub/apps/winui/index.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: WinUI
 description: WinUI Libraries for Windows app development. 
 ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 07/19/2024
+ms.date: 11/08/2024
 keywords: windows 10, windows 11, Windows App SDK, Windows app development platform, desktop development, win32, WinRT, uwp, toolkit sdk, winui
 ---
 
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ WinUI is a native user experience (UX) framework for both Windows desktop and UW
 
 By incorporating the [Fluent Design System](https://fluent2.microsoft.design/) into all experiences, controls, and styles, WinUI provides consistent, intuitive, and accessible experiences using the latest user interface (UI) patterns.
 
-With support for both desktop and UWP apps, you can build with WinUI from the ground up, or gradually migrate your existing MFC, WinForms, or WPF apps using familiar languages such as C++, C#, Visual Basic, and JavaScript (using [React Native for Windows](https://microsoft.github.io/react-native-windows/)).
+With support for both desktop and UWP apps, you can build with WinUI from the ground up, or gradually migrate your existing MFC, WinForms, or WPF apps using familiar languages such as C++, C#, Visual Basic, and JavaScript (using [React Native for Desktop](https://microsoft.github.io/react-native-windows/)).
 
 > The WinUI libraries are hosted in the [WinUI GitHub repo](https://github.com/microsoft/microsoft-ui-xaml) where you can file feature requests or bugs, and interact with the WinUI where you can file feature requests or bugs, and interact with the WinUI team.