Microsoft DevRadio: How to Convert Your Windows Phone App into a Windows 8 Application (Channel 9)

Microsoft DevRadio: How to Convert Your Windows Phone App into a Windows 8 Application

Posted: Jul 18, 2012 at 10:56 AM

By: Jerry Nixon, DevRadio, ChrisCaldwell

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Abstract:
Nisha Baxi and Jerry Nixon are back for today’s show as they welcome Developer Evangelist Daniel Egan to talk about how you can migrate your Windows Phone App to a Window 8 application. Tune in as they discuss what steps are needed, the level of effort that is required, what design and control changes should be considered as well as some words of wisdom for cross-platform app development.

Next Steps:
Step #1 – Download the Tools for Windows 8 App Development
Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8
Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8

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EdDiesel EdDiesel

Jul 20, 2012 at 7:52 AM

I cant wait to get started! I am Going all the way with this!

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