Set IDE for Universal Window Platform
The Universal Windows Platform(UWP) ,introduced with windows 10 is an application programming interface(API) to develop the Windows Applications.
How to set an IDE ?
In order to set an IDE (integrated development environment ) for UWP , steps are:
- Install/upgrade your operating system to Windows 10.
- Download and install Microsoft Visual Studio 2015.(community edition recommended).
- Register in your Visual Studio and enable the developer mode on.
How to activate Developer Mode ?
- Select “Settings” from the windows start menu.
- Select “Update & Security ” from the Settings window.
- Select “For Developer” displayed on left pane on your screen,
- Select “Developer Mode” .
Congratulations , you have setup your IDE now …you can start developing.
What is Blend ?
Blend is user interface design tool to create graphical user interface(GUI) , you will have Blend for visual studio 2015 with Visual Studio 2015 , once you set up an IDE.