Getting a Windows Store app developer license

In order for your local Windows apps to be run on your local developer machine, you will need a developer license. Note that this license is free and different from a developer account. The license allows you to develop and test Windows Store apps on your local developer machine. The account is used in conjunction with distributing your app through the Windows Store. There is no cost to obtain a license; it is merely used by Microsoft to track who is developing Windows Store apps. Conversely, a fee is charged by Microsoft to obtain a developer account.

A developer license is required because there would be security implications if a malicious Store app was distributed independent of Microsoft's ability to verify its safety. Consequently, each machine or device that you intend to test your app on must have its own developer license.

In this recipe, we will cover obtaining the developer license needed so that you can get started with writing Windows...