Getting Started with Development

1. Install Windows 8 on your development machine
   You need Windows 8 computer for both development and testing of your application
2. Download the tools and SDK
   Get the tools you need to build Windows apps for Windows 8. The free download includes Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows 8 and Blend for Visual Studio to help jumpstart your app development project.
3. Get Windows RT Certification Kit
   This kit tests your app on Windows RT before you submit it for certification and listing in the Windows Store.

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