Microsoft explains roaming app data and why it matters

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Published onMay 3, 2016

published onMay 3, 2016

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While the term Roaming App Data may have smartphone users familiar with carrier overages cringing at its title, Microsoft is attempting to re-engineer the connotation for developers. Now, instead of being associated with the seemingly nickel-and-dime-like charging process of carriers for the times a smartphone user goes outside of their mobile operator’s coverage area, Roaming App Data will stand for a sync status across multiple devices.

The Windows team appears to be gearing up another round of developer interest in its Universal Windows Platform. Last year, during its developer conference, the Windows team pitched Universal Windows Apps as being cross-device experiences that allow developers to code a single app that could span across Xbox, HoloLens, Windows 10 PCs, and mobile devices.

Now, the Windows team is taking the time toencourage developers to further enhancethose cross-device experiences with synced data.

Roaming app data is the way in which all Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps keep data in sync across multiple devices. It allows you, the developer, to create apps that help users carry data such as user profiles or documents from one device to the next. Generally speaking, roaming app data breaks down into three main categories:

Developers can find the necessary instructions, lines of code and workarounds for potential syncing conflicts at theBuilding Apps for Windows blog, here.

Needless to say, Microsoft’s Universal Windows App Platform is building a future that’s fast approaching as more users move their data to the cloud and pull it down when necessary. Roaming App Data appears to be a more elegant experience that should have some wanting a UWP app experience on every device across all platforms.

Kareem Anderson

Networking & Security Specialist

Kareem is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. His passion for technology and content creation drives are unmatched, driving him to create well-researched articles and incredible YouTube videos.

He is always on the lookout for everything new about Microsoft, focusing on making easy-to-understand content and breaking down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security.

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Kareem Anderson

Networking & Security Specialist

He is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. He breaks down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security

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