App Hub

getting started

The app platform, setting up the tools, and creating a first application.

developer tools

The Visual Studio IDE and the Windows Phone Emulator.

design resources

Application bar icons, UI design principles, Expression Blend, and the design system.

fundamental concepts

What you need to know before you begin creating your first application.

application features

The accelerometer, the application bar, push notifications, and other technologies.

common development tasks

Tasks that are common for all Windows Phone applications, and not related to specific features.

publishing and getting paid

Learn how to publish your app on App Hub and get paid for your work.

Windows Phone Developer Resources

This is your one-stop shop for information about developing apps and games for Windows Phone. The links on this page represent the best available info for Windows Phone developers from Microsoft and a variety of other sources, including top bloggers.

If you'd rather dive right into coding, Create Your First Silverlight Application for Windows Phone, Create Your First XNA Framework Application for Windows Phone, or create something more complex in Building a Windows Phone Application from Start to Finish.

getting started

Developer Tools

Design Resources


fundamental concepts

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