Want to build apps that work on any device that runs Windows 10? Whether you are targeting desktops or tablets, Windows Phone, Xbox One, or even HoloLens, you can create apps that span all Windows devices with the Universal Windows Platform. This course is designed to teach you how to make your first app using all of the basic features of Universal Windows. <br. To start, Doug Winnie explains the skills an app developer needs to be successful. Next, you'll explore the tools and technologies needed to create apps for Windows, including Visual Studio and a Microsoft developer account. Then you'll create your first app and deploy it to an emulator or physical device for testing. Finally, you'll experiment with your app to learn more about how Windows apps work, and then find out where to go next.