Getting Started with Windows App Architecture

Overview

Programming languages which can be used to create Windows Store Apps are as follows:

• C++/CX and Microsoft DirectX
• C# and Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML)
• Visual C++ component extensions (C++/CX) and XAML
• Microsoft Visual Basic and XAML
• JavaScript and HTML5

App Model Architecture

• App model is meant for application design.
• Set of design patterns and files that is used to implement architecture.
• The app model consists of corresponding programming language. 
• Characterized by features such as app's entry point, file layout and the presentation technology.

Entry Points 
Following table lists the Visual Studio project templates.