Windows 10 Nav Pane App Template for Visual Studio 2015

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Here is the new Windows 10 Nav Pane App Template for Visual Studio 2015.

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A navigation pane (or just "nav" pane) is a pattern that allows for many top-level navigation items while conserving screen real estate. The nav pane is widely used for mobile apps, but also works well on larger screens. When used as an overlay, the pane remains collapsed and out-of-the way until the user presses the button, which is handy for smaller screens. When used in its docked mode, the pane remains open, which allows greater utility if there's enough screen real estate.

After installing the project template, you will discover the following new “Nav Pane App” option in the New Project Dialog.

 

The project compiles and runs like this: