How to get started

Question

I looked at the pinned topic on how to get started but when I go to the links and click on other links like the one on working with 2D graphics it states it is just a place holder and there is no information for it at this time. So are there other sources that walk through how to get started or is that pretty much it for now and will have to just mess with it to try and figure it out. Any suggestions and advice will be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

The links there for Direct3D are all populated and a good start as are most of the Direct2D links I see. If you're interested in Direct2d then also take a look at the Direct2D samples. In either case you'll probably want to familiarize yourself with general Metro style app programming first. For the most part, Direct2D for Metro style apps is similar to Direct2D for Desktop apps, so other than the hosting framework (which you can get from the samples) the desktop sample code and walkthroughs should get you going.

--Rob

Answer 2

Thanks Rob! This really helps.