Microsoft Drops Dev Fees: A Free-for-All Fiesta on the Windows Store!
Microsoft is rolling out the red carpet for developers! No more registration fees for publishing apps on the Microsoft Store. From Win32 to PWA, it’s all covered. Plus, free app signing and hosting. Just take a selfie with your ID, and you’re good to go. Now, go forth and appify the world!
Hot Take:
Microsoft is rolling out the red carpet for developers, removing the dreaded entry fees to the Microsoft Store. Now, even your grandma can publish her “Knit & Purl” app without breaking the bank. It’s time for a developer fiesta—no cover charge required!
Key Points:
- Microsoft waives fees for individual Windows developers to publish apps on the Microsoft Store.
- Developers can submit Win32, UWP, PWA, .NET MAUI, or Electron apps without registration costs.
- Microsoft will manage app hosting, signing, and automatic updates for free.
- Developers can use their own in-app payment systems and retain all revenue.
- New onboarding process requires verification via government ID and a selfie.
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