ArcGIS Pro Support for Windows Package Manager

[JoshuaBixby]

I can't say it any better than Microsoft ( Windows Package Manager | Microsoft Learn😞

Windows Package Manager is a comprehensive package manager solution that consists of a command line tool (WinGet) and set of services for installing applications on Windows devices.

Windows Package Manager is a helpful tool for:

• Developers who want to manage their software applications using the command line.
• Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who want to distribute software.
• Enteprise organizations who want to automate device set up and maintain a secure work environment.

Package management hasn't been a strength of the Windows operating system since the beginning, but Windows Package Manager is a positive step forward.  I have been pleasantly surprised by how many organizations are supporting it, and I would now say Esri stands out for not supporting it for ArcGIS Pro.