November 2012
Intermediate to advanced
544 pages
12h 3m
English
What You’ll Learn in This Hour
Similar to Windows Phone, apps are at the center of the Windows 8 user experience. Although Windows 8 can run traditional desktop style applications (like the one you developed in Hour 17, “Building a Windows Application”), the real app potential lies in the new Windows Store apps. These apps immerse the user in a full-screen experience where they can concentrate on the content rather than on the operating system.
Visual Studio 2012 allows you to use your existing development skills to create Windows Store apps. If you prefer web development, you can continue to use ...