What are the pros and cons of writing C#/Xaml vs. HTML/JavaScript WinRT applications in Windows8

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I am planning to develop a metro app which will contact a server and will download and preview images, PDF, audio and video files. I am confused whether to write it in C#/Xaml or in HTML/JavaScript.

I have a C#/Xaml background, what added advantages will i get developing the same in HTML/JavaScript and not in C#/Xaml?

Interesting question, but it doesn't really fit SO standards. I think it'll be closed as non constructive. Also see http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7466303/c-c-sharp-and-javascript-on-winrt My humble opinion: just use C#+XAML as you already know it, and it has tons of advantages (better dev tools, strong typing...) — ken2k, Mar 19 '13 at 12:06

score 4 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 12 '17 at 07:31

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I found an existing thread with several useful answers on this:

https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/156361/advantages-and-disadvantages-to-using-xaml-c-or-html5-javascipt-for-metro-apps

Regards, Chris

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answered Mar 19 '13 at 12:05

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 01 '13 at 16:23

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There is a //Build/ 2013 recording of a session here that is exactly about strengths and weaknesses of each platform.

answered Jul 01 '13 at 16:23

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What are the pros and cons of writing C#/Xaml vs. HTML/JavaScript WinRT applications in Windows8

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