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Exam Ref 70-482: Advanced Windows Store App Development Using HTML5 and JavaScript

Name: Exam Ref 70-482: Advanced Windows Store App Development Using HTML5 and JavaScript
Author: Roberto Brunetti and Vanni Boncinelli
ISBN: 9780735676879

by Roberto Brunetti and Vanni Boncinelli

October 2013

Intermediate to advanced

448 pages

11h 54m

English

Microsoft Press

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Dedication
Introduction
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Preparing for the exam
1. Develop Windows Store apps
Objective 1.1: Create background tasksCreating a background taskDeclaring background task usageEnumerating registered tasksUsing deferrals with tasksObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 1.2: Consume background tasksUnderstanding task triggers and conditionsProgressing through and completing background tasksUnderstanding task constraintsCancelling a taskUpdating a background taskDebugging tasksUnderstanding task usageTransferring data in the backgroundKeeping communication channels openObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 1.3: Integrate WinMD components into a solutionUnderstanding the Windows Runtime and WinMDConsuming a native WinMD libraryUsing the Windows Runtime from a CLR Windows 8 appUsing the Windows Runtime from a C++ Windows 8 appCreating a WinMD libraryObjective summaryObjective reviewChapter summaryAnswersObjective 1.1: Thought experimentObjective 1.1: ReviewObjective 1.2: Thought experimentObjective 1.2: ReviewObjective 1.3: Thought experimentObjective 1.3: Review
2. Discover and interact with devices
Objective 2.1: Capture media with the camera and microphoneUsing CameraCaptureUI to capture pictures or videoUsing MediaCapture to capture pictures, video, or audioObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 2.2: Get data from sensorsUnderstanding sensors and location data in the Windows RuntimeAccessing sensors from a Windows Store appResponding to user movements with the accelerometer sensorMeasuring angular velocity with the gyrometerRetrieving compass dataCombining different data using the orientation sensorGetting data from the inclinometer sensorUsing the light sensorDetermining the user’s locationRetrieving geographic dataTracking the user’s positionObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 2.3: Enumerate and discover device capabilitiesEnumerating devicesUsing the DeviceWatcher class to be notified of changes to the device collectionEnumerating Plug and Play (PnP) devicesObjective summaryObjective reviewChapter summaryAnswersObjective 2.1: Thought experimentObjective 2.1: ReviewObjective 2.2: Thought experimentObjective 2.2: ReviewObjective 2.3: Thought experimentObjective 2.3: Review
3. Program user interaction
Objective 3.1: Implement printing by using contracts and charmsRegistering a Windows Store app for the Print contractHandling PrintTask eventsCreating the user interfaceCreating a custom print templateUnderstanding the print task optionsChoosing options to display in the preview windowReacting to print option changesImplementing in-app printingObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 3.2: Implement Play To by using contracts and charmsIntroducing the Play To contractTesting sample code using Windows Media Player on a different machineImplementing a Play To source applicationRegistering your app as a Play To receiverObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 3.3: Notify users by using Windows Push Notification Service (WNS)Requesting and creating a notification channelSending a notification to the clientObjective summaryObjective reviewChapter summaryAnswersObjective 3.1: Thought experimentObjective 3.1: ReviewObjective 3.2: Thought experimentObjective 3.2: ReviewObjective 3.3: Thought experimentObjective 3.3: Review
4. Enhance the user interface
Objective 4.1: Design for and implement UI responsivenessChoosing an asynchronous strategyImplementing promises and handling errorsUsing promisesHandling errorsHandling progress notificationsCancelling promisesUsing the join methodUsing time-outsCreating your own promisesUsing web workersExploring available featuresStopping a web workerHandling errorsLoading external scriptsObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 4.2: Implement animations and transitionsUsing CSS3 transitionsAdding and configuring a transitionUsing JavaScript to activate transitionsCreating and customizing animationsUnderstanding key framesAdding and configuring an animationUsing the animation libraryAnimating with the HTML5 canvas elementObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 4.3: Create custom controlsUnderstanding how existing controls workCreating a custom controlBinding to custom controls with data-win-bindAdding documentationExtending controlsChanging the prototype on a controlDeriving from an existing controlObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 4.4: Design apps for globalization and localizationPlanning for globalizationLocalizing your appString dataImagesDates and timesNumbers and currenciesCalendarsLocalizing your manifestUsing the Multilingual App ToolkitObjective summaryObjective reviewChapter summaryAnswersObjective 4.1: Thought experimentObjective 4.1: ReviewObjective 4.2: Thought experimentObjective 4.2: ReviewObjective 4.3: Thought experimentObjective 4.3: ReviewObjective 4.4: Thought experimentObjective 4.4: Review
5. Manage data and security
Objective 5.1: Design and implement data cachingUnderstanding application and user dataCaching application dataApplication data APIsLocal storageRoaming storageTemporary storageIndexedDBExtensible Storage Engine (ESE)HTML5 Web StorageWinJS.Application.sessionStateWinJS.Application.localWinJS.Application.roamingUnderstanding Microsoft rules for using roaming profiles with Windows Store appsCaching user dataLibrariesSkyDriveHTML5 File APIHTML5 Application Cache APIExternal service, server application, third-party database, and cloud storageObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 5.2: Save and retrieve files from the file systemUsing file pickers to save and retrieve filesAccessing files and data programmaticallyWorking with files, folders, and streamsSetting file extensions and associationsCompressing files to save spaceObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 5.3: Secure application dataIntroducing the Windows.Security.Cryptography namespacesUsing hash algorithmsGenerating random numbers and dataEncrypting messages with MAC algorithmsUsing digital signaturesEnrolling and requesting certificatesProtecting your data with the DataProtectionProvider classObjective summaryObjective reviewChapter summaryAnswersObjective 5.1: Thought experimentObjective 5.1: ReviewObjective 5.2: Thought experimentObjective 5.2: ReviewObjective 5.3: Thought experimentObjective 5.3: Review
6. Prepare for a solution deployment
Objective 6.1: Design and implement trial functionality in an appChoosing the right business model for your appExploring the licensing state of your appUsing custom license informationPurchasing an appHandling errorsSetting up in-app purchasesRetrieving and validating the receipts for your purchasesObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 6.2: Design for error handlingDesigning the app so that errors and exceptions never reach the userHandling promise errorsHandling device capability errorsObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 6.3: Design and implement a test strategyUnderstanding functional testing vs. unit testingFunctional testingIntegration testingCoded UI testingUnit testingImplementing a test project for a Windows Store appObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 6.4: Design a diagnostics and monitoring strategyProfiling a Windows Store app and collecting performance countersUsing JavaScript analysis toolsMemory Analysis toolUI Responsiveness Profiler toolLogging events in a Windows Store app written in JavaScriptEvent logging according to the WinJS libraryTracing and event logging for WinMD componentsUsing the Windows Store reports to improve the quality of your appObjective summaryObjective reviewChapter summaryAnswersObjective 6.1: Thought experimentObjective 6.1: ReviewObjective 6.2: Thought experimentObjective 6.2: ReviewObjective 6.3: Thought experimentObjective 6.3: ReviewObjective 6.4: Thought experimentObjective 6.4: Review
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Overview

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-482—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of building Windows Store apps with HTML5 and JavaScript. Designed for experienced developers ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSD level.

Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:

Develop Windows Store apps

Discover and interact with devices

Program user interaction

Enhance the user interface

Manage data and security

Prepare for a solution deployment

This Microsoft Exam Ref:

Organizes its coverage by exam objectives.

Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you.

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