When it comes to development, the new platform offers a lot.
And for the developers to make the most of it, the company has announced the release of the software development kit (SDK) for Windows 10, which can be used be programmers to build their applications and bundle in support for new technologies like Cortana and Action Center.
Basically, this is the starting point for Windows 10 application development.
This is, of course, the premiere version of the SDK — expect Redmond to build up on this first release and add new features for developers as the new operating system takes shape over the coming months.
In order to use these tools, you’ll need to:
- Sign up for the Windows Insider program
- Install the latest version of Windows 10 Technical Preview
- Run Windows Update to check for and deploy all the latest updates
- Uninstall previous versions of Visual Studio 2015, including CTP5 or earlier
- Install both the Tools for Windows 10 Technical Preview and Visual Studio 2015 CTP6
Ready to dive into Windows 10 application development?
You can find out more details at the links below.
Download: Tools for Windows 10 Technical Preview or ISO |Visual Studio 2015 CTP 6
