Visual Studio 2012

Windows* Store App Features and Differentiators

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Abstract

This article highlights the key features of Microsoft Windows* 8 operating system. It provides a summary of the differentiating features of Windows Store apps running on Intel® Core™ and Intel® Atom™ processors. One objective of this article is to serve as an introductory reference for application developers new to Windows 8.

  • Developers
  • Microsoft Windows* 8
  • Windows*
  • Live Tiles
  • Charms
  • Lock Screen
  • Windows* Store Apps
  • user experience
  • ultrabook convertibles
  • Visual Studio 2012
  • Snapped and Fill Views
  • Semantic Zoom
  • Education
  • Game Development
  • Intel® Atom™ Processors
  • Intel® Core™ Processors
  • Microsoft Windows* 8 Style UI
  • Touch Interfaces
  • Remote Debugging Windows 8 Apps to Intel Tablets from Ultrabook or Laptop Host

    One of the first things I wanted to see when I got my new Intel Tablet was to test some of the apps I develop for my Ultrabook.  Initially I packaged the app, saved to a USB drive then, inserted that into my Tablet and installed.  However as I made minor tweeks and changes that solution was too cumbersome. If you are like me and do a lot of trial and error tweaking, a new build for eacg test is not a sustainable option.

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