In this post, you find a few important links if you wish to develop and publish applications for Windows Phone 7.
(Please note that I have a “given” Swiss focus but this should be in no way a compromise on quality!)
The main page is the APP HUB: http://create.msdn.com/en-US/
REGISTER
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First thing to do is to register, so that you can submit your applications. The process can take a few days, so it is better to start early.
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Here is a walkthrough of the registration process
DEVELOP – TOOLS
DEVELOP – LEARN
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From www.silverlight.net
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First thing to look at: http://www.silverlight.net/learn/videos/windows-phone/
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For IPhone developers
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Sessions
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Windows Phone 7 Development Deep Dive (e), Ronnie Saurenmann, Microsoft Schweiz, PowerPoint (video coming soon under shape website – Please note that this session has had a score of 4.92 out of 5!)
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From Microsoft PDC 2010
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Hands-on-Labs
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A 3-hour hands-on-lab that help you building your first WP7 application
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The WP7 training kit
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Books
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Microsoft Press eBook: Programming Windows Phone 7, A 1000-page ebook by Charles Petzold (free download)
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Blogs
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Forums & Communities
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Silverlight
SUBMIT
- To maximize the chance that your app goes through certification rapidly, please read the requirements: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9730558
- To submit, go to http://create.msdn.com/en-US/
- Here you find the submission walkthrough
MONETIZE
- This is your job J, but here you can have a some hints: CD54 Making Money with the Windows Phone Market Place
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