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Windows IoT Driver Development

Welcome to the Windows IoT Driver Development section of the MSDN Community. Here, you'll find resources, discussions, and best practices for creating and optimizing drivers for Windows IoT devices.

Getting Started with Windows IoT Drivers

Developing drivers for Windows IoT requires a strong understanding of the Windows driver model (WDM) and specific considerations for embedded systems. Key areas include:

  • Driver Model Architectures: Kernel Mode Drivers (KMD), User Mode Drivers (UMD), and Universal Windows Drivers (UWD).
  • Development Tools: Visual Studio, Windows Driver Kit (WDK), and Debugging Tools for Windows.
  • Hardware Compatibility: Understanding platform specifics, GPIO, I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces.
  • Power Management: Implementing efficient power states for battery-operated devices.
  • Security: Best practices for securing drivers and device access.

Key Technologies and Concepts

Dive deeper into the technologies that power Windows IoT driver development:

  • Windows Driver Frameworks (WDF): Learn about Kernel Mode Driver Framework (KMDF) and User Mode Driver Framework (UMDF) for robust driver development.
  • Device Interface Classes: Understand how to define and expose device functionalities.
  • Driver Installation: Packaging and deploying drivers using INF files and provisioning packages.
  • IoT-Specific APIs: Leveraging Windows IoT Core APIs for hardware interaction.

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