The key information that most people are paying attention to, that belongs to Windows 10, has finally been made public. This is not just a system update, it is related to the daily experience of billions of users around the world, and it is also related to the future direction that developers face.
Global user base
Data presented by Microsoft shows that the Windows 10 system already has 1.5 billion users. These users form a huge group distributed in 190 countries and regions around the world. The system can support up to 111 different language versions, which undoubtedly ensures that it has broad applicability in a variety of different cultural backgrounds.
Such a huge installed base gives developers a broad market space. Whether you are an individual developer or a large enterprise, you cannot ignore this market. The user base is the core indicator of platform vitality, which directly affects the prosperity of the ecosystem.
Flexible payment and distribution channels
Microsoft has announced that it will bring carrier payment capabilities to the Windows Store on all platforms. This is good news for users who do not have or are inconvenient to use bank cards. These users can purchase applications and content by directly deducting money from their mobile phone bills.
Microsoft will launch a dedicated Store for commercial purposes for enterprises and educational institutions. This channel facilitates institutions to conduct unified procurement and manage applications. It can also present private and customized applications for internal employees or students, simplifying the software deployment process.
Important application partners
Microsoft announced the first batch of important partners for Windows 10 platform applications, including Chinese Internet giant Tencent. This indicates that when Microsoft builds its application ecosystem, it attaches great importance to attracting top applications from various regions to join.
The implication of welcoming partners like Tencent is to promote the entire ecosystem. Headline applications have the ability to attract users, and the user base will attract more developers and bring them together, thus creating a virtuous cycle. This is crucial for the richness of Windows platform applications.
Unified universal application platform
The new platform of Windows 10 vigorously promotes Universal Windows Platform applications. For developers, they only need to write a set of code to make the application run on mobile phones, computers, Xbox and other devices at the same time. This greatly reduces the cost of multi-platform development.
The new version of WeChat was demonstrated live by Microsoft executive Terry Myerson. Conversations started on the mobile phone can be synchronized to the notification center of the desktop computer in real time to achieve a seamless connection. The consistency of this experience is the core advantage of universal applications.
Opening up the traditional application ecosystem
Microsoft's new store has begun to accept traditional .net framework applications and classic win32 desktop applications. It is not only open to countless existing developers. This is a key open signal. Its purpose is to introduce many existing software into the modern application store.
It should be noted that Win32 applications in the store will run in a strict "container" mode, and their permissions will be subject to reasonable restrictions. After uninstallation, they can be completely cleaned without leaving residual files. This solves some of the thorny problems of traditional software installation and uninstallation.
Breakthrough cross-system porting
Microsoft officially announced Project Astoria and Project Islandwood technologies, the former is used to port Android applications, and the latter is used to port iOS applications. Developers can more easily migrate applications written in Java, C++ or Objective-C to the Windows platform.
Terry Myerson explained that there will be an Android operating environment subsystem built into the system, which is responsible for handling application operation and security control. He even demonstrated directly opening an iOS project and debugging it on Windows. The Windows Phone version of the popular game "Candy Crush Saga" was quickly ported using similar technology.
Do you think that this strategic move of quickly introducing applications from other platforms with the help of compatible technologies can really help Windows build a competitive mobile application ecosystem? Welcome to share your opinions and insights in the comment area.
