Chapter 12. Future Development Opportunities and the Windows Store

After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to

  • Prepare a Visual Basic application for certification and deployment via the Windows Store.

  • Locate additional resources for Visual Basic programmers, including helpful web sites, books about software development, and other materials.

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT the Windows Store, an exciting new distribution point for Windows 8 applications. You’ll develop a checklist of items to complete before submitting an application for certification, and you’ll learn about the distribution process for apps that are purchased through the Windows Store.

You’ll also learn about future development opportunities for programmers of Microsoft Visual ...

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