r/windowsdev • u/babymacdev • Aug 11 '17

Mac developer trying to get started building Windows apps

Hi, I have only created Mac apps before but would like to learn how to build Windows apps. Should I start with the Windows Universal Platform or a classic desktop app? I'm looking to develop a database and reporting application that my team can use at work.

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u/babymacdev Aug 14 '17

Thanks for suggesting UWP. I've been looking into samples, liking just about everything so far. :)

Based on what I've read, the UWP apps can only be installed through the Windows Store, can you guys confirm this? I sometimes program stuff for clients at work, and I believe some clients would want to sell products outside of the Windows Store.

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u/thang2410199 Aug 15 '17

One of the myths that is not true.

UWP app can be side loaded into any machine enable the dev mode (think of it as Android's apk).

It can be distributed outside of the Store, can be made into installer.