Microsoft has given developers a look at its programming tools for the upcoming Windows Phone 7 OS. Here are our first impressions.

Alpha Five V10 includes an impressive array of application development tools, which can create applications for two separate environments, the Windows Desktop and AJAX.

The number of Windows 8 apps increased at about the same time that the first Windows 8.1 details leaked. Coincidence? Who cares? Not Microsoft, certainly.

Thankfully, a select number of Windows developers have taken it upon themselves to craft truly modern app experiences for the Windows 11 era and beyond.

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A new technology's successful adoption often depends on its development tools. Good tools help new developers more easily get started and make experienced developers more productive. For instance ...

Sybase enhances mobile-app development tool PocketBuilder 2.0 adds native support for GPS systems, barcode scanners, SMS, smartphone platforms, more.

Microsoft is enabling developers to use familiar tools and skills to build Silverlight applications for the Windows Phone 7 Series.

With the release of macOS Sonoma, Apple has also updated the current versions of Metal developer tools for use in Windows. Here's how to get and use them.

In a move toward enhancing remote desktop experiences, Microsoft has unveiled a new application at the ongoing Ignite developer conference. Aptly named the “Windows App,” this tool serves as a ...