How to write a Windows 8 app for beginners: - Step-by-step process for before and after publishing - Drag-and-drop OR programming

3. • •

4. “Microsoft's new universal Windows apps run everywhere,
from phones to the Xbox One” [in the future]

7. Developer account to publish to the stores
Free trial
Virtual Box http://blogs.technet.com/b/chrisavis/archive/2013/01/27/installing-windows-
8-into-oracle-virtualbox-running-on-mac-os-x.aspx
Parallels http://blogs.technet.com/b/haroldwong/archive/2013/02/05/configuring-a-mac-
for-windows-8-and-windows-phone-development-with-parallels-8-installing-and-
configuring-parallels.aspx
Visual Studio Express (free)
Win Phone 8 SDK

9. Windows Hardware:
•Graphics
• DirectX9.1 -> DirectX 11
•Resolutions
• 1024x768 minimum resolution
•Input
• Keyboard, Mouse, Touch, Controllers
•Sensors
• Light, Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass

10. Graphics
DirectX9.1 -> DirectX 11
Resolutions
1024x768 minimum resolution
Input
Keyboard, Mouse, Touch, Gamepads
Sensors
Light, Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass

11. Graphics
DirectX9.3
Resolutions
800x400, 1280×720, 1280x768, 1920x1080
Memory
512mb, 1gb, 2gb RAM
Sensors
Light, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity

13. Locate your local Evangelist
http://tech-advisors.msdn.microsoft.com/
BizSpark, Promotions, and Information
Evangelists serve as your resource between the community and
Microsoft. They host hackathons, game jams, and user groups to
make your life easier.
Software and Hardware for testing
Evangelists can often deliver software and hardware for you to test
your latest applications on

14. www.buildforwindows.com

15. https://www.dvlup.com/

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Is your startup:
• Developing Software?
• Privately held?
• Less than 5 years old?
• Making less than US $1M in annual revenue?
http://bit.ly/1dSq8l7

19. Navigation
Live Tiles & Notifications
Splash Screen

32. Generates your source code
Drag-and-drop your content onto the scene, or use the WYSIWYG
editor to write your own content
Easy Production

38. Live Tiles & Push Notifications
You can configure any RSS feed to update live tiles for your app or
easily setup your website to push notifications and update live tiles
even when the app isn't running.
Share
You can integrate the share charm so your users can share content
just like they would on any other Windows app
Search
You can search WAT-based apps the same way you would in any
Windows app - via the search charm.

43. Age ratings
Certification requirements
• Use the Windows App Certification Kit
• Tests your app before you submit!

45. Locate your local Evangelist
http://tech-advisors.msdn.microsoft.com/
BizSpark, Promotions, and Information
Evangelists serve as your resource between the community and
Microsoft. They can help market your projects, and may have new
promotions for you to enter.

46. New York http://aka.ms/BAMNewYork
Boston http://aka.ms/BAMBoston
Rochester http://aka.ms/BAMRochester
Atlanta http://aka.ms/BAMAtlanta
Tampa http://aka.ms/BAMTampa
Ft. Lauderdale http://aka.ms/BAMFtLaud
Philadelphia http://aka.ms/BAMPhilly
Raleigh http://aka.ms/BAMRaleigh
Washington DC http://aka.ms/BAMWashDC

47. www.buildforwindows.com
Create banners and images for free
Tell your story, and have Microsoft market it with you

49. Windows 8 apps for absolute beginners
Windows Phone 8 development for absolute beginners
MVA - Intro to mobile app development
MVA - Visual Studio training
Web App Template – Dave Voyles
App Studio