If you're starting out on developing Windows Phone 7.5 applications, then the Windows Phone Developer Blog has an interesting post for you. Its writers apparently contribute to the MSDN Magazine, and Michael Stroh has compiled some of their best articles, covering a range of topics.

Now, it might seem odd to suggest learning to code for Windows Phone 7.5 when Windows Phone 8 is around the corner. However, the new generation of handsets will be backward compatible with Windows Phone 7.5 apps, and so there's a strong argument in favour of writing for the old platform unless you specifically need a feature of the new platform, so as to target the largest addressable market. The joys of transition periods eh?

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Today I wanted to spotlight some of their recent magazine articles, which cover topics ranging from camera use to making apps start faster. They’re full of great tips and suggestions and definitely worth checking out. Let me know what you think.

 

• Using Cameras in Your Windows Phone Application
• Windows Phone Data Binding
• Get Your Windows Phone Applications in the Marketplace Faster
• Behind the Scenes: A Windows Phone Feed-Reader App
• Pragmatic Tips for Building Better Windows Phone Apps

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