Creating apps with different platforms

One of the paramount advances with Windows 8 is that you can develop apps with more than one framework and programming language, targeting both web and Windows developers. Moreover, developers can build on and leverage their existing programming skills and knowledge to create Windows Store apps, and will not necessarily have to acquire a completely new set of skills.

Web developers will be able to utilize their HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills and can even port existing websites easily into a Store app, while Windows developers, familiar with Microsoft .NET Framework and Silverlight, can put into action their XAML, C#, and Visual Basic skills. Additionally, Windows 8 targets developers who are familiar with the C++ syntax and native libraries by providing the opportunity to create Windows Store apps in Visual C++/XAML. Moreover, C++, you can create Direct2D and Direct3D apps. In summary, we have the XAML markup with C#, VB.NET, and C++, and to top...