What is Windows on Arm?


Windows on Arm (WoA) is a version of the Microsoft Windows operating system designed to run efficiently on Arm-based processors, and fine-tuned for the Arm architecture. The next generation of laptops are being built on the Arm architecture and the hardware and software tools are ready for you to build Windows on Arm apps. Due to its high performance and power efficiency, the ecosystem is already building native on Arm64.

Explore the resources and tutorials you need to start your development, discover who in the application ecosystem is native to Arm, and learn how you can join our developer community for specialist support from Arm Ambassadors and experts.

 
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Windows on Arm Developer Ecosystem
WoA Ecosystem

The application ecosystem is native to Arm, and the software development ecosystem is proven for robust and comprehensive native app development. Office 365, Spotify, Zoom, Slack, Adobe, and more have ported their applications to run for Arm64 as Arm-native Windows apps. As a result, they’ve gained power efficiency and improved user experiences.

Arm Experts

Arm’s own subject-matter experts are here to help, providing development guidance and support for developers building on Arm.

Ben Clark

Staff Software Engineer

Ben Clark is an Arm Staff Software Engineer and developer advocate, researching and publishing the best use of Arm technologies in consumer devices. He has a graphics background and a keen interest in machine learning.

David Whaley

Director, Strategic Partnerships for Arm’s Client Ecosystem & Engineering team

Dave has a background in building, influencing and connecting software ecosystems for client devices from mobiles to laptops.

Gemma Paris

Senior Manager, Developer Marketing

Gemma researches and manages the delivery of Arm educational content for WoA, as well as liaises with Linaro’s Open Source WoA project deliveries, and other third-party developer coding for WoA.

Koki Mitsunami

Staff Engineer – Developer Advocacy

Koki has contributed to successful developer experiences by building deep expertise in strategic technologies. He has always enjoyed working at the intersection of hardware and software.

Arm Developer Program

The Arm Developer Program brings together developers from across the globe, providing a space to learn from leading experts, make use of the latest tools and software, and network with like-minded members. Our vibrant developer community is the ideal place to share ideas, projects, trends, ask questions, and interact with peers.

Discord Community

The Arm Discord server is a great place to collaborate with like-minded developers and build professional networks across the vast Arm software community and hardware ecosystem. Gain access to Arm experts, open-source projects, and exclusive news and events.

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