[This article is for Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8.x developers writing Windows Runtime apps. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see the latest documentation] Purpose Are you ready to start developing great Windows Store apps for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1, but you don't have a PC handy? That's okay — you can use your Mac! Use popular third-party solutions like Apple Boot Camp, Oracle V
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