Create your app

Start developing your app by creating a project in Visual Studio.

1. If you haven't already, install Visual Studio.

2. Create a project (Keyboard: Ctrl + Shift + N).

   

3. Choose a template and add the new code project to version control. We suggest that you put your new project in c:\Users\YourName\Source\Repos\.

   

4. Choose Git for version control.

   

   It's a good idea to go ahead and commit the new project now.

5. Write your code.

   

6. Run the app (Keyboard: Ctrl + F5).

Congratulations, you've created a simple project in Visual Studio. Now you can start developing your own apps.

Q&A

Q:How do I create a Windows 8 store app?

A:Here's a video series that shows you how.

 

Q:How do I create a Windows Phone 8 app?

A:This video series will help you get started.

 

Q:How do I use ASP.Net to create a web app and then deploy it to the cloud?

A:Here's a video series on ASP.Net that covers deployment to Microsoft Azure.

 

Q:How do I create a mobile app that stores data in the cloud?

A:Here's a video series on creating different mobile apps using Microsoft Azure Mobile Services.

 

Q:What happens when I add the project to version control?

A:Your code project is created in your new local Git repository. It is a good idea to go ahead and commit the new project.

1. Go to the changes page in Team Explorer (Keyboard: Ctrl + 0, G).

   

2. If you haven't entered your name and email address yet, do that first. These will be associated with your commits.

   

3. Now you can enter a comment, and commit your changes.

   

   Your changes have been committed locally.

   

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