How do I create windows store apps

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I've been wanting to get into app development in Windows.
When I say apps im talking about the apps you can get in the windows store.
And to be more specific, I want to develop them for the PC,
I read something about Universal apps but I didnt really understand, it said something about the template "Universal app" was for the phone and could be used for the pc and it all just got very confusing.

So my question is, what template do I use in Visual Studio to create these types of PC apps that you can find in the Windows App Store?

What I have tried:

I've tried googleing around to find answers but nothing.

Posted 5-Jun-16 2:14am

BladeLogan

Updated 5-Jun-16 2:30am

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Philippe Mori 6-Jun-16 18:01pm

As far as I understand, with Project centennial and Windows 10 anniversary update, it will be possible to have traditional applications in Windows store. I think that tools are available now.

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2016-06-05T02:30:00

Solution 1

A Universal Windows Platform application targets any machine running Windows 10 - so phones, tablets and PC. And they can certainly be on the Windows Store.
If that is what you want to develop, then the Universal App template is the one you want to start with.
See here: What's a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app?[^]
And here: Universal Windows Platform App Development[^]

Posted 5-Jun-16 2:30am

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BladeLogan 5-Jun-16 8:37am

If I create a UWP app, and target it for the pc, wont it look really weird on the mobile?