Learn to build Windows Store apps

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Getting started

Begin building Windows apps quickly and easily. Our getting started guide walks you through the essentials of writing your first app.

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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 apps with the look and feel of Windows 8.

All the details you need to build your first Windows Store app using JavaScript and HTML5.

All the details you need to build your first Windows Store app using C#/VB/C++ and XAML.

All the details you need to build your first Windows Store app using C++ and DirectX.

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.

Explore the features of each supported development language for Windows Store app development, including JavaScript, C++, C#, and Visual Basic.

Beyond the how - learn why the Windows Store app development platform works the way it does, and discover advanced techniques to enhance your apps.

Learn to develop games as Windows Store apps, and learn more about DirectX and C++ for game development.

Complete guidance for critical scenarios to enhance your understanding of key concepts and jumpstart your development projects.

If you're familiar with building iOS apps, these design and programming resources will help you get started building Windows Store apps.

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