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Windows Store device apps

Windows Store device apps. Joseph Ngari Senior Program Manager 2-121. Windows 8 enables you to build great device apps . About devices The framework Delivering the app Things to think about. About devices . Ecosystem. Its big A lot of variety. Built-in experiences. Printing

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Windows Store device apps

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  1. Windows Store device apps Joseph Ngari Senior Program Manager 2-121

  2. Windows 8 enables you to build great device apps

  3. About devices • The framework • Delivering the app • Things to think about

  4. About devices

  5. Ecosystem • Its big • A lot of variety

  6. Built-in experiences • Printing • Play to • Mobile broadband • Webcams

  7. Specialized devices • Storage • Windows Portable Devices (WPD) • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) • Custom driver

  8. Possibilities • “Second screen” app for TV or set-top box • Music app for network speakers • Thermostat controller • Baby monitor viewer • Fitness device data sync and viewer

  9. The framework

  10. Before Windows 8 • CD or Internet instructions • in packaging • User installs CD or navigates • to web to download software • Setup wizard starts and user accepts license agreement and clicks next • Software is installed in start menu, desktop, and notification area

  11. Windows 8 • Plug in device • App is automatically downloaded • Driver is automatically downloaded

  12. Big picture

  13. Components meta app Device driver Device metadata Device app Device

  14. Sequence app Windows Store meta Metadata

  15. Sequence with a driver Windows Store app meta Driver & Metadata

  16. How it works

  17. Identifying the device Device ID Developer specifies a Plug and Play ID meta And adds it to the device to report to Windows

  18. Binding the app and the device metadata Experience ID Meta-data wizard generates Experience ID meta app Developer registers App ID Info App ID Info

  19. Binding the app and the device metadata HWID Exp ID & App ID Info meta app

  20. Sequence revisited Windows Store app App ID Info meta Metadata Device ID

  21. About metadata

  22. Supports Windows 7 and Windows 8 • You can build upon your Windows 7 metadata • The same package will work on Windows 7 and Windows 8

  23. About the driver

  24. Custom driver • Restricted interface • Accessed only by privileged app

  25. The driver • Should only be used to interact with your device

  26. Delivering your app

  27. Sequence for submitting • Driver • App • Metadata

  28. Sequence for submitting Sysdev verifies certification of device & device driver Sysdev verifies device ID meta Microsoft signs the device metadata package Sysdev verifies device experience ID in app app Windows Store validates app

  29. Where to submit • App: Windows Store • Metadata and driver: Sysdev

  30. When submitting the app

  31. When submitting the app • The description in the store should clearly state the hardware that the app requires. • Must have experience ID in storemanifest.xml • When the app is launched it must clearly state something like “Please connect your <brand specific device name>”

  32. Updating • Loosely coupled • App via Windows Store • Driver via Windows Update • Metadata is automatic

  33. Things to think about

  34. Reimagine • Don’t port your desktop app • Reimagine it

  35. The app represents your company • The app represents more than your device • Use it well and use it wisely

  36. It’s a Windows Store App • Participate fully in Windows 8 • Think about how your app and device can be of value to others • 1+1=3

  37. Discovery via the Windows Store • Anyone can discover and download your app • Give them a good experience

  38. The app must have some value • Should do something useful with the device • Not just an advertising surface

  39. Device apps must be free • You can have in-app purchases • Opportunity to offer latest model, accessories • We don’t take a percentage

  40. Your device must be certified • Your device must pass Sysdev certification • Start learning about this early

  41. Custom drivers work on x86/x64 • You can target your custom drivers to work on these • two platforms • Work with OEMs to develop • on ARM devices

  42. Review

  43. Review • Windows 8 enables you to build great device apps • Take advantage of automatic device download • Reimagine your app

  44. Resources • 3-102: Ask the Experts Panel: Device Apps • Windows Store Device Apps Workshop • Windows Store Device App Lifecycle • Build 2011 Device Talks • Windows 8 Device Experience: Windows Store Device Apps Please submit session evals by using the Build Windows 8 app or at http://aka.ms/BuildSessions

  45. Resources • Develop: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/apps/br229512 • Design: http://design.windows.com/ • Samples: http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/windowsapps/Windows-8-Modern-Style-App-Samples • Videos: http://channel9.msdn.com/Windows Please submit session evals by using the Build Windows 8 app or at http://aka.ms/BuildSessions

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