windows 10 uwp development overview
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Jaime RodriguezWindows, PAX , Microsoft
Universal Windows Games
@jaimerodriguez
About me 15 years at Microsoft, in Redmond, WA
3 years involved in gaming
Helps major publishers bring mobile games to Windows
PC/ Retro gamer: Arcade, strategy
[email protected], @jaimerodriguez
The Windows Development Ecosystem
Natural User Inputs
Dev Tool + One SDK
Cloud Services
Windows Store + Dev Center
Adaptive User
Interface
Holographic Xbox
Devices +IoT
Surface HubMobilePC
Windows Core
Growing Middleware
Deeper Tool Integration
Hardware Partnerships
Broader Event
Presence
Windows Core
ServicesStore
Notifications
Roaming
Credentials
App model
UI FrameworkWindows XAML DirectX HTML
Navigation
Packaging
ContractsBackgroun
d
Mobile APIs Xbox APIs Desktop APIs…
Universal App Platform APIs
DesktopApplication
s(‘Win32’)
Web
Universal Windows PlatformA unified Windows core and app model that supports how you develop your game
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Demo
Universal Windows Game
Xbox
Mobile
Windows 10
Visual Studio
Developer AccountNeeded upon store submission only
Pre-requisites
Tooling
Code Editor(C#,C++, JavaScript)
Faster/Safer C++ compiler*
Cross-platform compiler* (iOS,Android, Linux)
Debugger
Visual Studio
Graphics DebuggerCPU/GPU profilerMemory profiler Visual Studio Tools For Unity*
Integrated Dev Environment Games & Graphics
*New features or significant improvements
C++ ConformanceC+ +
11C+ +
14C+ +
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initializer_list
Non-static data member init
R-value references
Inheriting constructors
default/deleted func.
Inline namespaces
User-defined literals
noexcept
char16_t/char32_talignas/
alignof __func__ extended sizeof
Reference qualifiers
Unicode string literalsMagic
staticsthread_loc
alUnrestricted
unions Attributes Universal char names in literalsData-dep ordering
attributesconstexp
rExpression
SFINAETwo-phase
lookup
auto, decltype(auto) Generic lambdas
Generalized lambda captures
Digit separatorBinary
literalsSized
deallocatorsDeprecated
attributeVariable
templatesExtended constexprNSDMI for
aggregatesAuto with braced-init
listu8 char literal
Attribs on ns and enumcoroutine
s
typename in template template-param
modules concepts Nested namespace
Folded expressions
Updated from VS 2013Completed in VS 2015
Partial implementation in VS 2015Under consideration
D3D10/D3D11/D3D11.1Event historyPixel historyCall stackObject tableObject visualizationCustom events
Graphics debugger
Inspect modelsFBX, X, OBJ
Camera controlsExperiment & learnCreate Basic shapesTransforms (e.g., scale)
Visual Studio 20 15 - Model/mesher viewer
Visual designerIntermediate renderingReal-time renderingApply to modelsExport to HLSL
Shader designer
HLSL editor keyword colorizationHLSL compilation built into VSShader property setting in VS
HLSL editor and compilation
Universal Windows
Platform
Windows Core
ServicesStore
Notifications
Roaming
Credentials
App model
UI FrameworkWindows XAML DirectX HTML
Navigation
Packaging
ContractsBackgroun
d
Mobile APIs Xbox APIs Desktop APIs…
Universal App Platform APIs
DesktopApplication
s(‘Win32’)
Web
Universal Windows PlatformA unified Windows core and app model that supports how you develop your game
Universal Windows Platform APIsUser interface
Fundamentals
Devices Graphics and media Communications and data
ServicesGeo-
location
Proximity
Direct3D Direct2D Direct Write
PlayTo
Contracts
Bing
Azure Mobile
HTML5/CSS XAMLInput Controls
Authentication
Bluetooth
USB
HID WiFi direct
Point of service
3Dprinting Scanning
WebGL
HTTP
Contacts
Appoint-ments
Speech syntheis
Diagnostics
Portable
Sensors Playback Capture
Printing
SVGCanvas
Local storage SMS
Streams Background transfer
Syndication
Networking
XML and JSON
OneDrive
Live tiles and toastAccessibility Data binding
Application services
Threading/timers
Memory management Globalization Cryptography
Xbox Live
Universal Windows Platform Game Dev Foundations
Graphics Direct3D 11 APIs GPU reports its feature level based on capabilities
Feature levels provide guaranteed feature setFeature level numbers correspond to API features supported by hardwareEach feature level is a superset of the feature level before itFeature levels do not imply performance
On device create, app provides a list of supported feature levels
Runtime will return the highest level the hardware implements
D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_9_1D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_9_3,
D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_9_1, D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_9_3,D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_10_1,D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_11_0,D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_11_1D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_11_2D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_12_0D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_12_1
D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_11_2 3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_12_0D3D_FEATURE_LEVEL_12_1http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ff476876(v=vs.85).aspx
Common Graphics API across PC and ConsoleSignificant reduction in CPU overhead as compared to DX11Direct access to the GPU HW to deliver highest performance possibleUp to 50% CPU and 20% GPU perf improvements
Significant Improvements in PC DX12 driversDeep partnership w/ NVIDIA, AMD and Intel
Explicit and Implicit Multi-GPU SupportSupport for both Linked (SLI / Cross Fire) and Unlinked (Different GPUs)
Better tooling Improved Shader Compiler and Shader Model 6PC Support for Performance Investigator for Xbox (PIX)
DirectX 12
Coming soon to Windows & XboxPreview for Xbox available in March 2016 XDK Developer Preview for PC in Windows Anniversary Edition, this summer.. Full API set and broad consumer support early next year.
HDR HDR SDR
“Hollywood Says ‘Meh’ to 4K TV But ‘More!’ to High Dynamic Range” – Variety
“NAB 2015 – HDR Outshines 4K - It is as stunning as the shift from SD to HD” – Imagine
1080p+HDR just looks better than 4K+SDR – Radeon RTG Tech Summit
Windowing
Windowed
Full Screen Tablet Mode
Full Screen Desktop Mode
ApplicationView class TryEnterFullScreenMode ExitFullScreenMode SetPreferredMinSize TryResizeView
Don’t hardcode behaviors User is in control of windowing, you can’t force a behavior programmatically
When sensors are not present, apps default to landscape
Implementing Windowing
Touch
Keyboard
GamePad/Controller
Sensors
Input
win->PointerPressed += ref new TypedEventHandler<CoreWindow^,PointerEventArgs^>
(this, &LonLatController::OnPointerPressed);
void LonLatController::OnPointerPressed(CoreWindow^ sender, PointerEventArgs^ args){
float2 position = float2(args->CurrentPoint->Position.X,args->CurrentPoint->Position.Y);
m_lonLatLastPoint = position; // save for use in controller
m_lonLatPointerID = args->CurrentPoint->PointerId;
}
One API for touch, mouse & ink : Pointer
Can now show and hide InputPane
Get size of InputPane when docked
Can accept text input without a TextBox
Text Input
Touch Keyboard, docked
Floating Keyboard
Windows.Gaming.Input.GamepadWindows Mobile, Desktop, Xbox One Multiple GamepadsHeadset
Migrating XInput to Gamepad XInputUAP
Gamepad
Windows Store
Contoso, Ltd.
Download to Own In-App Purchase Trials (feature & time-based)Mobile Operator BillingAds & Mediation App Install AdsVideo AdsPromo codes Affiliate programBundles* Subscriptions*
Unified Xbox, Windows & Phone Multi-user accounts with roles Flighting (betas) Hidden AppsRich Analytics
Engagement Services SDKA/B Testing
Submission Payouts Analytics
Cortana Lock screen
Monetize
Engagement Discovery APIs
Dev Portal
Middleware
UWP requires Unity 5.2+ Exports a Visual Studio Project (ala Xcode/iOS)UWP runs on .NET (not Mono) Full featured on editor & runtime, partial support for cloud services(no UnityAds) For now, Hololens is separate preview branchXbox is separate plugin (free)
Tips:Use Master configuration Export to XAML so you get other XAML controlshttp://github.com/Microsoft/Unityplugins
Unity
Unity examples
OpenGL ES via OSS ANGLE projecthttps://github.com/MSOpenTech/angle)
ANGLE
OpenGL ES Validation Layer
ANGLE Translation Layer
ANGLE Direct3D 11 Renderer
Direct3D 11
Windows App(Calls to OpenGL ES)Microsoft is
contributorEngineers in Windows dedicated to contributing OpenGL ES2 conformant
Tips:https://github.com/MSOpenTech/angle/wiki/ Use the templatesUse nuget package
https://github.com/MSOpenTech/angle/wiki
ANGLE Examples
UWP support since v3.8 • Monthly update cadence for UWP, create issue on
github if need latest • Download from http://cocos2d-x.org/download
Tips:• V2.2.x at https://github.com/MSOpenTech/cocos2d-x• Get started at http://msopentech.github.io/cocos2d-x/ • Microsoft Virtual Academy Tutorial
Cocos2d-x https://github.com/cocos2d/cocos2d-x
Cocos2D-x Examples
App Middleware for WindowsMiddleware partnerships that help with development, analysis, user acquisition, and monetization
Development User Acquisition MonetizationAnalysis
Visual StudioApplication Insights & Mobile
Engagement
Bridges
Universal Windows PlatformWindows StoreWeb .NET & Win32 iOS
Objective C
Windows 10 Bridges
Objective-C compiles to native codex86, x64 and ARM
Microsoft OSS implementation of iOS APIsRecompilation required Not 100% coverage of iOS APIs
Easy Integration with WinRT APIs
Project ‘Islandwood’: Reuse Objective-C and iOS code in UWP apps
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How does it work?
Objective-C Compiler and Runtime
WinRT API projectionsXAML interoperability
Visual Studio Integration and Tooling
ARM32 / x86 libobjc2
Storyboards and XIBsiOS APIs
iOS Frameworks and Tooling
UWP
Existing Code Reuse Modern deploymentUWP app model Activation via types, file types, URI protocolsApp Identity
Project “Centennial“Desktop apps using Universal Deployment
Runs on user-mode Win32 APIS (~no sandbox)No elevation
Runs on x86 (no phone)
Universal Win32 / Universal constraints
Demo
Project Centennial
UWP apps using desktop extensionsSupport for existing .NET (WinForms/WPF) + Win32 appsDesktop App Converter packages Win32 apps for the Universal Windows installer and deployment technology
Easier distribution + migrationAccess UWP APIs within your app instantly to use Live Tiles, notifications, Cortana, and moreChoose the path forward that makes sense for your app:• Enhance your app (e.g. access UWP APIs)• Add a UWP process to the app package (e.g. add
XAML UI, app services, etc.)
Desktop/Win32 games Bringing your existing desktop apps to the Universal Windows Platform
.msi
.appx
Convert your app to improve the user’s installation and uninstallation process, while keeping the PC cleanEnhance and extend the app to light up new Windows 10 features, while migrating over timeFinally, expand to all Windows 10 devices like phones, Xbox One and HoloLens
Existing desktop appsBringing your existing desktop apps to the Universal Windows Platform
Universal Windows Package
Desktop app
Universal Windows Package
UWP APIs
Desktop app
Universal Windows Package
Desktop app
UWP app
Universal Windows Package
Desktop app
UWP app
Universal Windows Package
UWP app
Convert
Enhance
Extend
Migrate
Expand
The Windows Development Ecosystem
Natural User Inputs
Dev Tool + One SDK
Cloud Services
Windows Store + Dev Center
Adaptive User
Interface
Holographic Xbox
Devices +IoT
Surface HubMobilePC
Windows Core
Growing Middleware
Deeper Tool Integration
Hardware Partnerships
Broader Event
Presence
Our Commitment to Game Dev SuccessThe best place to play (and buy)Unifying Xbox features with PC gaming to create platform-level customer-facing experiencesCompany-wide commitment to Windows Store as the single best place to buy content, especially games
The best place for devs to create gamesIndustry standard tools and middlewareCross-platform and cross-device capabilities
Deep integration with gaming services across MS & our partnersWide suite of game creation and support capabilities, including Azure’s back-end & tooling Integrate, leverage & support the best third-party services & tools inside Microsoft’s
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