Do you have an astonishing idea that can take over the world and you need to realize it right now? You’ll get an overview of the new platform for building modern style applications. Get an understanding of the platform design tenets, the programming language choices, and the integration points with the operating system and across Windows Store apps. You will walk away with the resources to begin writing modern applications for Windows 8. Windows UI style design has a set of five guiding principles to help you make the best choices when designing your app. These principles are the foundation for building great Windows Store apps. Consider these principles as you plan your app, and always ensure your design and development choices live up to these principles which this session will help provide context.