Can WinRT application use obfuscation?

Question

All Metro applications must be inspected before distribution through Windows 8 AppStore. Does this mean it will not be allowed to use code obfuscation? Or it is still possible, and only some specific aspects are going to be monitored during such inspection?

Answer 1

Here are some facts:

• Marketplace for WP7 allows C# apps be obfuscated (even MS he advises doing so) and I don't see any reason why Windows AppStore would ban such apps.
• It is almost certain that some vendors will provide compatible C++ obfuscator.
• You should care about your clients not crackers. :)
• a lot of hacks for code obfuscation will be banned.

Remember, if you have some logic that you want to hide, make a webservice and consume it in your client app. Better spend your time building better app, fixing bugs etc.

No dice, if someone has access to the binaries is just a matter of time when someone cracks it.