Book description
Apps are at the heart of Windows 8, bringing rich and engaging experiences to both tablet and desktop users. Windows 8 uses the Windows Runtime (WinRT), a complete reimagining of Windows development that supports multiple programming languages and is built on HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. These applications are the future of Windows development and JavaScript is perfect language to take advantage of this exciting and flexible environment.
Seasoned author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from WinRT and Windows 8 by focusing on the features you need for your project. He starts with the nuts-and-bolts and shows you everything through to advanced features, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need.
Each topic is covered clearly and concisely and is packed with the details you need to learn to be truly effective. The most important features are given a no-nonsense in-depth treatment and chapters contain examples that demonstrate both the power and the subtlety of Windows 8, Windows Runtime and Javascript.
What you'll learn
Understand what Windows 8 apps and WinRT are capable of and why they are special
Use advanced features to create immersive and engaging Windows 8 applications
Creating applications that work seamlessly on tablets and desktops
Use cutting-edge features like WebSockets and Cloud Computing
Prepare and deploy your applications
Unit test, debug and performance-tune applications
Who this book is for
This book is suitable for anyone wanting to get to grips with Windows 8 development using the cross-platform standards of HTML5 and JavaScript. Basic coding knowledge is assumed but no Microsoft-specific assumptions are made.
Table of contents
- Titlepage
- Dedication
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- About the Author
- About the Technical Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- Part 1: Getting Started
- Part 2: Core Development
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Part 3: UI Development
- Chapter 10: Creating the UI Controls Example Framework
- Chapter 11: Using the ToggleSwitch, Rating and Tooltip Controls
- Chapter 12: Using the Time/Date Pickers & Flyouts
- Chapter 13: Using Menus & Dialogs
- Chapter 14: Using the FlipView Control
- Chapter 15: Using the ListView Control
- Chapter 16: Using Semantic Zoom
- Chapter 17: Using Pointers & Gestures
- Chapter 18: Using Animations & Utilities
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Part 4: Platform integration
- Chapter 19: Understanding the App Lifecycle
- Chapter 20: Working with Settings & App Data
- Chapter 21: The Search Contract
- Chapter 22: Working with Files
- Chapter 23: Integrating File Services
- Chapter 24: The File Activation & Picker Contracts
- Chapter 25: The Sharing Contract
- Chapter 26: The AutoPlay, Protocol Activation and Print Contracts
- Chapter 27: Working with App Tiles
- Chapter 28: Using Toast and the System Launcher
- Chapter 29: Working with Sensors
- Part 5: Selling apps
- Index
Product information
- Title: Pro Windows 8 Development with HTML5 and JavaScript
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2012
- Publisher(s): Apress
- ISBN: 9781430244011
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