Bing Maps SDK for Windows Store apps Samples demonstrates the power of Windows 8 and Bing Maps to provide an enhanced mapping experience for modern-style apps. These samples show how to create Windows Store apps that showcase the Bing Maps SDK features for both C# and JavaScript.


You must install the Bing Maps SDK for Windows Store apps and get a Bing Maps Key for Windows Store apps to run these samples.  This SDK combines the power of Windows 8 and Bing™ Maps to provide an enhanced mapping experience for modern-style apps. Developers can use this Bing Maps control to incorporate the latest road maps, aerial views, and low-angle high-resolution images into a modern-style app.

JavaScript Developers: See Developing a Windows Store app to learn how to use the Bing Maps AJAX Control 7.0 to add Bing Maps to your Window Store app.

Visual Basic, C# and C++ Developers: See Getting Started with Windows Store apps.

Important note for Visual Basic, C# and C++ Developers: For your Windows Store app project to work correctly, make sure you complete the steps in Add Bing Maps to a Windows Store app after you install the SDK.

For more information, please refer to the documentation on MSDN.

Questions? Need help? Post your questions on the Bing Maps forum for help from the product team and other community members.

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