It has been confirmed that Microsoft’s .NET tools for Windows 10 universal apps will launch on July 29, alongside the Windows 10 launch. While these tools are currently in preview, the final release is set to be available on the date, giving more developers access, with a feature complete and stable experience.
Alongside the release of the .NET tools, the Windows Store will allow submissions of Universal Apps, to take advantage of the features offered by Windows 10. This means that after a short while, we will begin to see apps arriving on the store, supporting these features. When Windows 10 first rolls out, there will be a limited catalogue of apps offered, largely developed by Microsoft and its partners. We have already seen a small glimpse of the store via the early version on the Windows site.
The apps that roll out over the following months can run across nearly all Windows 10 devices, including those who don’t run the true Windows operating system, such as the Xbox One and HoloLens. The universal application architecture across the Windows platform allows apps designed with this in mind, to automatically scale and adjust to specific devices. Many different devices in the Microsoft ecosystem support this. This not only allows apps to be available in many different scenarios, but also can save time for developers, and offer new opportunities for their services.
Source: ZDNet
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