Windows-universal-samples is a collection of code samples demonstrating API usage patterns for the Universal Windows Platform.
The repository addresses the need for developers to understand how to use UWP APIs across different device types and form factors. It provides working examples created with Visual Studio templates that show practical implementation patterns for building applications that run on desktop, mobile, and other devices supporting the Universal Windows Platform. The samples demonstrate programming models and feature APIs available in the Windows SDK.
Developers building UWP applications should use these samples as reference implementations when learning the platform or integrating specific APIs into their projects. The collection is particularly valuable for those new to UWP development who need concrete examples alongside the official documentation. The samples use linked files to reference shared content stored in a SharedContent folder, which means the entire repository must be unzipped to build individual samples successfully, as they depend on common template files and assets distributed across the archive.
The project is maintained directly by feature teams at Microsoft. Contributions from the public are not currently accepted, though the team welcomes input on issues and suggestions for additional samples. The repository is available as a downloadable ZIP archive for developers who prefer not to use Git, with clear guidance provided on unzipping the complete collection and configuring platform targets in Visual Studio.
