Move from the web to WinRT
[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]
Purpose
In this section we'll guide you through the process of migrating an existing web site or web application to a Windows Store app using JavaScript. With Windows Phone 8.1, it's now possible to write apps using JavaScript, so much of what follows will also be applicable.
In this section
| Topic | Description |
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Here you'll find specific considerations and steps to follow when you port an existing web app to a Windows Store app using JavaScript. |
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Here you'll find specific considerations and steps to follow when you port a basic website to a Windows Store app using JavaScript. Specifically, we'll discuss the security and performance considerations for developing a Windows Store app using JavaScript with online connectivity and a specific server component. |
Developer audience
This section is for developers who are porting or are considering a port of an existing web site or a web application to a Windows Store app using JavaScript.
To successfully create a Windows Store app using JavaScript, you must be familiar with the following technologies:
- HTML5
- JavaScript
- CSS3
- The Windows Runtime
Run-time requirements
You must have access to the following components to successfully run your Windows Store app using JavaScript:
- Windows 8
- WWAHost.exe
- Windows Library for JavaScript (optional)
- The Windows Runtime (optional)