Use SignTool to manually sign an app package with a certificate.
Advanced topics
This section contains more advanced topics for componentizing a large and/or complex app for more efficient packaging and installation.
Important
If you intend to submit your app to the Store, you need to contact Windows developer support and get approval to use any of the advanced features in this section.
The packaging layout is a single document that describes packaging structure of the app. It specifies the bundles of an app (primary and optional), the packages in the bundles, and the files in the packages.
Asset packages are a type of package that act as a centralized location for an application’s common files – effectively eliminating the necessity for duplicated files throughout its architecture packages.
Streamline the installation and maintenance of software on your computer by using Windows Package Manager. Explain the front-end components and commands, the Windows Package Manager repository, and how to contribute to the repository.