- Step 1: Define your app idea – An app can’t be great at everything, what will your app be best at?
- Step 2: Installing Windows 8 – Where do you download it? How do you install it as dual boot? How do you install it as a VM?
- Step 3: Installing the SDK and Tools – Where do you download the software for building Windows 8 apps?
- Step 4: Pick the right programming language – .NET? JavaScript + HTML? C++ What's the right choice for you?
- Step 5: Reserve your app name Having the right name can affect whether someone downloads your app
- Step 6: Pick the right template Starting with the right template saves you work!
- dev.windows.com – reference material on creating your first app in Windows 8, or how to use Windows 8 features
- design.windows.com – reference material on how to design an app that shines on Windows 8
- windowsstore.com – reference material organizes for different types of developers such as iOS, or Web developers