Seeing this from the outside, I can't shake the idea that Microsoft's complete fumbling of offerings for UI development is to blame. There are so many new paradigms in user interface on Windows that led nowhere, are completely inadequate for modern development, and yet are still supported by Microsoft. The company has lost the plot, and we're left with Microsoft even devolving into web apps for the desktop, with the success story of VS Code leading the charge.
If Microsoft could find one good path forward for UI development on Windows, we'd want those small boutique apps to get with the times.
If Microsoft could find one good path forward for UI development on Windows, we'd want those small boutique apps to get with the times.