It also comes with the Windows App Certification Kit 3.1 that developers need to test their apps for the Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 certification programs. Unfortunately, you will have to make the ISO files yourself, if you want to, but with the SDK being so lightweight, it doesn’t make that much sense to do it. Here’s an important change regarding the Windows 8.1 SDK that Microsoft has shared: The updated Windows SDK can be used to build apps for the following Windows operating systems: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Also, you are advised to install the latest updates and patches from Microsoft Update before installing the Windows 8.1 SDK.
Windows 8.1 SDK: what’s new?
Well, now it’s time to list some of the mail tech-features that are really important for those who need Windows 8.1 SDK:
Exclusion of command line interface Headers, Libraries, Metadatafiles and other tool provided for new Store apps builders .NET Framework 4.5 needed (previous versions not working) Supporting DirectX games and applications Windows Dev Center updated with samples and desktop applications
Windows 8.1 SDK requirements
Here’s what you need as OS in order to develop applications:
Windows 8 Windows Server 2012 Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 x86, x64 ARm architecture
You can also read our previous article where we detailed how to manage your Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 apps. Also, if you’re interested in establishing a Bluetooth connectivity between an Arduino device with a Windows 8.1 app, we’ve covered that, as well. Download Windows SDK for Windows 8.1
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