/en/tags/device/Recent content in Device on DVLUPHugoen-USThu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000/en/blog/2012.12.27-from-the-ground-up/Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000/en/blog/2012.12.27-from-the-ground-up/<p>This post is to get you started on Windows Phone Development &ldquo;from the ground up&rdquo; and is targeted towards people who have <em>no prior experience</em> with the Windows Phone SDK.  At any time you can refer to my <a href="http://nokiawpdev.wordpress.com/resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">resources page</a> for additional links to WPDev assets, tutorials and example code.</p> <h2 id="ok-lets-begin">Ok, let&rsquo;s begin.</h2> <p>The first thing you should know is that is does not cost a penny to develop for Windows Phone! The SDK and the tools are free. The only time you will need to pay is when you sign up for your Microsoft DevCenter account. The DevCenter is your portal to the Windows Phone Store. It is where you will submit, update and track your apps. I can help mitigate those costs for you. If you are an Android or iOS Developer and are porting an app, or a true &ldquo;from the ground up&rdquo; developer,  I will pay for your first year&rsquo;s DevCenter fee. <a href="../../../about/">Contact me</a>  for details.</p>