There's never been a better time to be a software developer. Computers are a foundational part of our lives and our economy and they all require programs to be useful to us. Programmers are in high demand and the demand continues to increase. The Windows Store provides an incredible opportunity for software developers when you think about the number of people around the world who use the Windows 8.1 operating system. The vast majority of computers sold today are pre-loaded with Microsoft operating systems. The Windows Store is a part of that operating system. Learning to develop apps for the Windows Store provides you with the ability to earn a living in two ways. It will increase your appeal to corporate employers since the Windows Store will soon become the standard method for deploying enterprise software to the user desktop. Also, uou can deploy and sell your own apps via the Windows Store. In this course, Mark Long takes you through the essentials of creating Windows Store apps and also helps you prepare for Microsoft's certification exam 70-484, Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using C#.