introduction to uwp - universal windows platform application development

Introduction to the Windows 10 Universal Windows PlatformDeveloper’s Guide to Windows 10

Easy for users to get & stay

current

Unified core and app platform

The convergence journey

Windows Phone 7.5

Windows Phone 8Windows Phone 8.1

Windows 8

Xbox One

Windows on Devices

Xbox 360

Windows 8.1

Windows 10

ConvergedOS kernel

Convergedapp model

Phone Small Tablet

2-in-1s(Tablet or Laptop)

Desktops & All-in-OnesPhablet Large Tablet

Classic Laptop

Xbox IoTSurface Hub

Holographic

Windows 10

Multiple device families

PC XBoxMobile Surface Hub

HoloLensDevices +IoT

Universal Apps

One Store +One Dev Center

Reuse Existing CodeOne SDK +

Tooling

Adaptive User Interface Natural

User Inputs

One Universal Windows Platform

Windows 10operating system

Bridging technologies

Win32desktop

Webhosted

JavaAndroid

Obj.CiOS

Universal Windows Platform

WWAC++& CX

.Netlanguages

HTMLDirectX

XAML

C++

.Netlanguages

MFCWFWPF

.Netruntime

Universal Windows PlatformA single API surfaceA guaranteed API surfaceThe same on all devices

PhoneDevice

XboxDevice

DesktopDevice

Windows Core


A whole lot of APIs…

Storage DirectX 12 Speech and Cortana

Networking NFC and Bluetooth

Holographic Audio and Video

Appointments/Calendar

Authentication Broker

Background Transfer

Sensors: Acceleromete

r, light, magnet …

Tiles and Notifications

App to App and App Services

InkingMaps and Location

XAML Background Tasks

Data Roaming

Data.XML Media Casting

Many, many more….

Apps don't target Windows 10, apps target the UWP

The Universal Windows Platform can update at its own cadence

Windows appA single binary Running on any deviceTesting for capabilitiesAdjusting to devices

PhoneDevice

XboxDevice

DesktopDevice

Windows Core


Windows App

Demo: Hello devices

Universal Windows PlatformOne Operating SystemOne Windows core for all devices

One App PlatformApps run across every family

One Dev CenterSingle submission flow and dashboard

One Store Global reach, local monetization Consumers, Business & Education

One Windows

DesktopSKU

PC

2 in 1

MobileSKU

Tablet

Phablet

Phone

XboxSKU

Xbox

IoTSKU

Band

IoT headless

SKU

Raspberry Pi

Home Automati

on

Surface HubSKU

Surface Hub

HolographicSKU

HoloLens

Each family offers its own shelland adds features to those it inherits

Adaptive UI

Adaptive designResponsive designFlexible layout responds to small changes

Many controls handle basic responsivenessAdaptive design

Smart layout adjusts to large changesFeatures like visual states aid in this design

Tailored designA device-specific app can simplify design Some devices have unique design languages

Adaptive designPhone (portrait)

Tablet (landscape) / Desktop

Tailored designPhone (portrait)

Tablet (landscape) / Desktop

Demo: Adaptive UI

Adaptive code

Platform extensionsDevice-specific APIFamily-specific capabilitiesCompatible across devicesUnique update cadence

PhoneDevice

XboxDevice

DesktopDevice

Windows Core


Windows App

Phoneextension

Xboxextension

Desktop

extension

Platform extensions don't invalidate binaries on other devices

UWP

Windows Core Windows Core Windows Core Windows Core

UWP UWP UWP

Desktop Mobile Xbox More…

Test capabilities at runtimeUse Adaptive Code to light-up our app with capabilities on specific device familiesTesting for capabilities and namespaces

var api = "Windows.Phone.UI.Input.HardwareButtons";if (Windows.Foundation.Metadata.ApiInformation.IsTypePresent(api)){

Windows.Phone.UI.Input.HardwareButtons.CameraPressed += CameraButtonPressed;}

Demo: Adaptive code

Development tools

Visual Studio 2015 EditionsEnterpriseArchitecture Modelling, Diagnostics, VSO/ALM & Release Management

ProfessionalArchitecture Validation, VSO/ALM & Feedback Management

Community EditionsVisual Studio Professional Edition

Developer unlock

Where can I develop?Windows 10Requires Visual Studio 2015

Windows 8.1 & Windows Server 2012 R2The Visual Studio designer does not functionDebugging requires a Windows 10 device or Remote Debugging Tools

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