Downloading the tools

Before you begin to write your first line of code or design your first user interface for Windows Phone 7, you will need to download and install the Visual Studio and Expression Blend. These tools are offered completely free by Microsoft and can be downloaded at http://developer.windowsphone.com. You will also need the latest version of the Zune software if you will test your application on a physical device. The Zune software can be downloaded from http://www.zune.net/en-us/products/software/download/.