Mobile

Start coding for Windows Phone with a suite of development and design tools that help you create and publish your applications.

Tools to get you started

The same powerful and easy to use Visual Studio integrated developer environment (IDE) handles developing Windows Phone 7 phone applications.

Silverlight is a powerful development platform for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for mobile applications when online or offline.

Take your ideas from concept to completed apps quickly and easily with Expression Blend for Windows Phone.

Developer Resources

Code Samples

Windows Phone Code Samples

Learn Through Code

Example Applications

Design Resources

Community

Windows Phone Community

Silverlight for WP Forum

Watch Videos

WP Development for Beginners

View “How Do I?” Videos

Windows Phone Jump Start

Inside Windows Phone

Other Resources

Windows Phone Dev Center

App Platform Overview

Windows Phone SDK Training Course

Connect to SkyDrive to give your users seamless access to their personal content from within your app or service.

Looking for technical support & training?

There is a wealth of training, resources, and technical support available for you.
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Events

Windows Phone Camps