In Part 2 of our Using Blend for Windows 8 apps series, Andrew Duthie and Kirupa Chinnathambi take a deep dive into how you can use Blend to easily design your Windows 8 apps for various devices. In this episode they’ll show you how to use the device panel and how to react to views and view states.

Next Steps:
Step #1 – Download the Tools for Windows 8 App Development
Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8
Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8

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Websites:

• Getting started with Windows 8 Apps
• How to Sell Your Apps and Make Money in the Windows Store
• Attend a Windows 8 Developer Camp and Hackathon in your area!

Blogs & Articles:

• Andrew Duthie’s Blog
• Check out the official Microsoft Expression Blend team blog – //blendinsider

Videos:

• Microsoft DevRadio: Top 10 Windows 8 Secrets for App Success
• Microsoft DevRadio: Building and Publishing Great Apps in Windows 8
• Microsoft DevRadio: How to Convert Your Windows Phone App into a Windows 8 Application
• Microsoft DevRadio: Why Wait? Develop for Windows 8 Now!

Virtual Labs:

• Windows 8 Release Preview Virtual Labs

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