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getting started guide
get developer tools at DreamSpark
First things first.
Choose your development path:

Get tools for Windows Phone 7
Get tools for Windows Phone 8
Note: you need to be running Windows 8 on your computer to create apps for Windows Phone 8.
build and test your app
Here are free resources to help you build and test your Windows Phone app:
How to create your first Windows Phone app
Find skilled students to make an app together
Download the getting started guide
Windows Phone Starter Kit for WordPress
Find sample code resources here
sell or share your app
Students can publish apps in the Windows Phone Store at no charge.
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Sign in to the Windows Phone Dev Center
Submit your Windows Phone app
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