
This month, Microsoft announced several useful features and bonuses for Windows Phone and Windows developers. All of them are already available in Russia.
Perpetual registration with Dev Center
We are continuing to merge Windows Phone and Windows development. Now the 
Development Center is also united, from where the developer can manage his applications, receive information and participate in various bonus programs.
Starting from last week, the 
Development Center requires only a one-time registration fee of 
$ 19 for an individual developer who allows you to create and publish applications in the 
Windows Phone Store and 
Windows Store , with no annual renewal fee.
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Each of our 600,000+ registered developers worldwide has already received a corresponding e-mail.
Naturally, this change is also valid for all new developers who are just thinking about registering and creating applications.
New program for application developers
We have a new program 
Dev Center Benefits - designed to 
accelerate the success of your applications on our platform. Now we will help develop and promote your applications.
The program is available to all registered developers worldwide.
Depending on the success that you have already achieved, the level of support from our side is growing.

Conditions and how to join the program - look at the site: 
Dev Center BenefitsAffiliate program for developers of services and components
If you are a professional developer, then most likely you are actively using third-party components and APIs. This saves you time and allows you not to reinvent the wheel again and again.
Last week an 
affiliate program was announced for 
developers of components and services for Windows Phone and Windows.
This program will give developers early access to new software, joint marketing, event support, and more.
If you are a developer of any useful components, modules, services and add-ons, then you can register in the 
Dev Center Partner program.
useful links
Program for developers of applications Dev Center BenefitsProgram for developers of services and components Dev Center PartnerBecome a Windows Phone Application DeveloperFree online technology coursesDownload free or trial Visual Studio 2013