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Developing a Windows Store Business App using C#, XAML, and Prism
patterns & practices guidance on how to create a Windows Store business app. Includes documentation, and source code.
Friday, May 24

Game On Virtual Event - June 15th
Join us for a free virtual event that will get you up to speed fast with Windows 8 game creation. Learn everything you need to create, upload and publ... more
Tuesday, May 21

Publish Apps, Keep the Cash
Publish up to 10 apps in the Windows Store and/or Windows Phone Store and fill out the form at build.windowsstore.com/keepthecash to participate.
Monday, May 20

Port your iOS and Android apps to Windows
Sign up for App Builder and select “Port an Existing App to Windows” for resources and tools to port your app to the Windows platform.
Monday, May 13