Windows Developer Day Fall Creators Update October 10, 2017

Modernize your existent desktop application Vladimir Postel Senior Program Manager | AppModel

6/11/2018 6:17 AM Agenda Deployment challenges today Modernize your existent desktop application overview Windows Application Packaging Project Modernize your app with Windows Hello APIs and Notifications © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Deployment challenges today 6/11/2018 6:17 AM Deployment challenges today User experience challenges Finding the right, trusted installer Require admin privileges Staying up-to-date Doing a clean uninstall Software vendor challenges Maintaining installer tech Providing auto-updates “DLL Hell” & Winrot Trustworthy distribution Monetization/licensing © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Modernize your desktop application overview Accelerate bringing desktop solutions to the Windows Store and Universal Windows Platform Simplified and trusted deployment Clean and simple install/uninstall Updates delivered using differential packages No elevation/UAC Greater reach, easier monetization Windows Store reaches 400+ million users today Monetize using local payment methods Windows Store for Business for business customers On win 10 you don’t have to build an installer anymore! On win 10 you have an easy path from your current desktop application to the UWP and to the windows store. In the first step Why? You can ad major value adds such as: Simlified deployment Greater reach Moder features Why Windows Store: Windows store has a lot to offer, it is a global distribution system for users that creates a trusted environment for software downloads and accept payments with local options. For developers, it provides a vehicle for auto-updates, significantly reducing the level of necessary development to keep your user up to date! Proveds analytics on your app's usage to further increase your users' experience We created the Desktop Bridge to help bring your existing PC software to the Universal Windows Platform and simplify its deplyment through the Windows Store. Here are the top reasons: 1. Desktop Bridge speeds up the conversion to enable you to use modern Windows deployment technology (can be done in hours) 2. Modern, user engaging windows features within reach Take this oportunity to modernize your sw with Push notification, in-app purchases, XAML UI 3. Once in the UWP your app can find a home on Windows store, Windows store reaches hundreds of millions of devices in over 240 markets. You can also distrube through any private distribution channels such as: Sideloading, MDM, and Windows Store for Business Modernizing and migrate to UWP Add UWP capabilities (Live Tiles, push notifications, in-app purchase) Add XAML UI, move away from monolithic solutions and migrate at your own pace

Modernized Applications   Adobe Slack Musixmatch Evernote Magix Crystal Dew World CyberLink Corp NET Foundation Kodi Arduino Spotify Music Cogmation Robotics Mooii Tech Doubletwist Rain Games Audible NET Foundation

Packaging in VS - Before 6/11/2018 6:17 AM Packaging in VS - Before Why? You can ad major value adds such as: Simlified deployment Greater reach Moder features   Why Windows Store: Windows store has a lot to offer,  it is a global distribution system for users that creates a trusted environment for  software downloads and accept payments with local options. For developers, it provides a vehicle for auto-updates, significantly reducing the level of necessary development to keep your user up to date! Proveds analytics on your app's usage to further increase your users' experience We created the Desktop Bridge to help bring your existing PC software to the Universal  Windows Platform and simplify its deployment through the Windows Store. Here are the top reasons: 1. Desktop Bridge speeds up the conversion to enable you to use modern Windows deployment technology (can be done in hours) 2. Modern, user engaging windows features within reach Take this opportunity to modernize your sw with Push notification, in-app purchases, XAML UI 3. Once in the UWP your app can find a home on Windows store, Windows store reaches hundreds of millions of devices in over 240 markets. You can also distribute through any private distribution channels such as: Sideloading, MDM, and Windows Store for Business © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Windows Application Packaging Project 6/11/2018 6:17 AM Windows Application Packaging Project Be first class citizen in VS 2017 Package your Windows project into an .appx directly in VS for streamline deployment You can reference your existing projects such as: WPF, Winforms or MFC Leverage the advanced UWP tools such as: Packaging, Manifest editing and Store association. © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

WAPPROJ Demo Packaging WPF Photo App in VS

Modernize your application 6/11/2018 6:17 AM Modernize your application Windows Hello APIs Get enterprise-grade security without having to type in a password Notifications Keeps your users engaged with your app Verbally - Add some details about Manifest + identity © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Demo - Modernize Windows Hello and Notifications

Summary References Call to action 6/11/2018 6:17 AM Summary It is now really easy to package your existing desktop applications (WPF, Winforms and MFC) directly in Visual Studio, modernize with new Windows 10 features and distribute via the Windows Store. References Docs: http://aka.ms/DesktopBridge Samples: https://github.com/Microsoft/DesktopBridgeToUWP-Samples Learning: http://aka.ms/DesktopBridgeCourse Call to action Modernize your application and submit it to the Windows Store! © 2014 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.