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adriankeith
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Lightbulb [Q] Making WP7 Apps?

I'm sure this question has been asked through other forums (similar threads were shown) but I couldn't find one for WP7.

I recently picked up the HTC Surround and so far I'm really enjoying it. One thing I'm missing are some apps that I had on the iPhone. Namely, WunderRadio. I don't know if, in time, they'll make this app for WP7 handsets but to be honest I'd like to try to make my own. Conceptually, the idea seems simple: have a list of streaming stations, allow the user to scroll through them, then pull the right information when a station is selected and stream it.

However, I have absolutely NO background in programming so I may very well have oversimplified the process I'm aware it's going to take some time and real effort but I do have some time on my hands and would love to give back for once. I'm hoping to refine my skills enough where I could start writing more applications. The marketplace leaves a lot to be desired when looking for apps. I'm hoping to find some books or free resources to help me get started. The cheaper the better

Any tutorials, videos, free resources would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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There's a ton of resources on create.msdn.com and the MSDN blogs. Here is their jump start post:

http://create.msdn.com/en-US/educati...wp7_jump_start

However, I get the feeling that writing a solid streaming radio station isn't something that's going to be easy for someone not only unfamiliar with mobile/WP7 programming, but programming altogether. You're certainly welcome to try, I'm just saying, it won't be easy.
 
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Thanks Deeko, I'll start there.

I'm not sure if you're familiar with WunderRadio but that's basically what I'd like to accomplish. I guess I'll start with some simpler projects that aren't as involved.

Thanks again.