subject: Overview on Windows Phone 7 Development [print this page] Overview on Windows Phone 7 Development Overview on Windows Phone 7 Development
Based on its predecessor Microsoft Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7 (WP7) is a next generation smart phone standing head-to-head in the smart mobile phone battleground between Android and iPhone. Developed and launched by Microsoft in October, 2010 WP7 is a great smart phone operating system with countless features and possibilities. Opposite to its competitors WP7 consists of tiles based user interface rather than icon based. Obviously as part of smart phone family it supports numerous applications and games. Undeniably Windows Phone 7 Development requirement was apparent.
Circumscribing the demand for apps, software development companies have already started providing solutions for Windows Phone 7 development. However, companies accredited with Microsoft Gold Certification have the upper hand advantage. These companies not only possess the knowledge curve on entire Microsoft platform of software technologies but also do have the years of experience and expertise for the same. These technologies (required for WP7 Development) includes,
Microsoft Visual Studio
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft .Net
Microsoft Asp.Net
C#
XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language)
XNL (Extensible Name Language)
And many more
However, most of the software technologies required for the apps development process are based on Microsoft platform. Despite the technological advantage, unique user interface and support for a numerous apps, for a stake holder there might be a question that why to opt for Windows Phone 7 development rather than iPhone development or Android development? Well the answer is simple the customer base. Since the launch of Windows Phone 7 in the market the demand for WP7 started increasing at a rapid pace and so is with the demand for its applications.
As discussed earlier, WP7 supports numerous apps which work as great solutions, suiting and meeting the requirements of almost every business enterprise and every individual. Windows Phone 7 development could provide solutions such as:
Inventory Management apps
MIS Tracking
Navigational apps
Accounting
Insurance applications
Online Catalogs
CMS
Games
And many more including customized industry/ business/ individual specific apps
Furthermore, Microsoft has already announced the support of Flash 10.1 and Multi-tasking for WP7. These features will further enhance the potentialities of WP7 and will take it to a greater new height. For a stakeholder, now they can have the flash integrated apps.
Integrated with countless features, numerous apps and unique UI, undoubtedly Windows Phone 7 development will constantly be on a rapid pace.
