Beginning Windows Mixed Reality Programming: For HoloLens and Mixed Reality Headsets

© Sean Ong and Varun Kumar Siddaraju 2021

S. Ong, V. K. SiddarajuBeginning Windows Mixed Reality Programminghttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7104-9_1

1. Gear Up: The Necessary Hardware and Software Tools

Sean Ong¹   and Varun Kumar Siddaraju²

(1)

Tukwila, WA, USA

(2)

Covington, WA, USA

 

In this chapter, you’ll learn everything you need to be equipped for Mixed Reality development. We’ll make sure your PC is ready for development and walk through some recommended PC specifications. I provide a brief discussion on how your computer hardware impacts Mixed Reality development and performance. We’ll also go over your hardware and emulator options for testing your app during development. We provide an overview of the HoloLens and some key features that you’ll ...