Using the tools

[ This article is for Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8.x developers writing Windows Runtime apps. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see the latest documentation ]

Learn how to use the development and design tools to create Windows apps that can run on multiple Windows devices.

• Build Windows 10 universal apps
• Build Windows 8.1 universal apps

Dig deeper into the rich features of Visual Studio to learn how it can increase your productivity when you write, debug, and test code:

• Learn more about the Visual Studio IDE.
• Debug and test your apps.
• Design and build user interfaces with Blend for Visual Studio.