It's Universal: Understanding the Lifecycle of a Windows 10 Application

Windows 10 represents the culmination of years of evolution toward a single application development platform that spans devices of all shapes and sizes, ranging from tiny Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the massive Microsoft Surface Hub. Historically, Windows has been a multi-application environment where users can have multiple apps all running concurrently, with a simple action to switch between them. This model doesn't work well for phone- or tablet-style devices where the usage is typical single-application-focused.