Universal Windows Platform documentation

Note UWP is still supported, but the preferred way to develop Windows apps is with WinUI and the Windows App SDK.

New to UWP?

Get started

• Learn the basics of UWP development
• Start coding a UWP app

Concept

• UWP vs other Windows app platforms

Training

• Browse Windows courses on Microsoft Learn
• What's a UWP app?

Latest features

What's new

• Learn about the newest UWP features
• Explore highlighted features of Windows 10

Concept

• Check out the latest in the C# language
• Explore new features in Visual Studio

Develop

Overview

• Build UWP apps for Windows 10
• Build UWP games for Xbox and Windows 10

Reference

• Browse API reference docs for UWP
• Explore Windows code samples

Download

• Get Windows development tools

Design

Overview

• Design your apps with the Fluent Design System

Reference

• Add UI controls with the Windows UI Library

Publish

Overview

• Publish your app to the Microsoft Store
• Package and deploy your app with MSIX

Concept

• Monetize your app

Community and support

Overview

• @WindowsDocs on Twitter
• OneDevMinute on YouTube
• Windows developer support