Getting started
Begin building Metro style apps quickly and easily. Our getting started guide walks you through the essentials of writing your first app.
Get started
Make the right decisions during the planning phase to ease development and maximize your app’s potential in the Windows Store.
Discover the resources and design guidance you need to build beautiful Metro style apps with the look and feel of Windows 8.
All the details you need to build your first Windows Metro style app using JavaScript and HTML5.
All the details you need to build your first Windows Metro style app using C#/VB/C++ and XAML.
Learn to develop games as Windows Metro style apps, and learn more about DirectX and C++ for game development.
Learn how to use Visual Studio to prepare and package your app for the Windows Store.
Use the tools included with Visual Studio to make sure your app is of the highest possible quality before submitting it to the Windows Store.
Navigate the Windows Store with confidence and maximize your exposure to potential customers.
Explore comprehensive developer platform documentation, including Windows Runtime, Windows Library for JavaScript and schema references.
Beyond the how - learn why the Metro style development platform works the way it does, and discover advanced techniques to enhance your apps.
Explore the features of each supported development language for Metro style app development, including JavaScript, C++, C#, and Visual Basic.
Complete guidance for critical scenarios to enhance your understanding of key concepts and jumpstart your development projects.
