New features of Windows and Windows Phone for developers

Windows Phone 8.1 and the most recent updates for Windows 8.1 provide a new unified development platform for Windows. At last, the platforms are really close! But what does it mean for developers? In this summary report, we shall consider the following topics: (1) efforts aimed at ensuring the tightest integration of Windows and Windows Phone; (2) recommendations for developers who want to create exceptional applications for both platforms. We shall also get acquainted with new development scenarios available on Windows Phone.