Windows Store app Development Snack: What's in a name?
During development of Zune, then Windows Phone, and finally Windows 8, the term Metro was used to define the UI design style. This was later extended to explain what a desktop app is versus a Windows 8 app. However, Microsoft has stopped using the name and recommended developers do the same—so what should we call these things?
Metro apps – These are now called Windows Store apps. Visual Studio uses this name too, so it shouldn’t be too surprising. Note: one pedantic pro-tip: app’s is always lowercase.
Metro as in the style – As I explained, Metro started as a way to explain the UI design; it is now known as the Microsoft design style.
Metro principles – Finally, we often talk about the 8 traits or principles of a great Metro/Windows Store app, and one of those is Embrace Metro/Windows design style principles:
- Show pride in craftsmanship
- Do more with less
- Be fast and fluid
- Be authentically digital
- Win as one
Source: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh464920.aspx