Book description
Become a leading Windows 8 app developer by using Windows 8 App Projects - XAML and C# Edition to learn techniques, tools, and ideas to create successful, 5-star apps.
Windows 8 App Projects - XAML and C# Edition shows you the nuts and bolts of the Windows 8 development ecosystem. Then, through a series of example driven chapters, you'll discover how to leverage the platform's unique features. With each project, you'll be one step closer to building full-featured, responsive, and well designed apps that feel like they're a part of the operating system.
Windows 8 App Projects - XAML and C# Edition is a great book for developers that already know their way around the .net framework and want to leverage their existing knowledge into building apps for the new and exciting Windows RT platform and the great touch-first tablet and hybrid devices that accompany Windows 8 to market.
Learn to build apps for Windows 8 in an example driven way
Leverage existing skills onto the Windows 8 platform
Get to know and use the new Modern UI style to make your apps stand out
What you'll learn
Start building apps on the new and exciting Windows 8 platform
Learn how to leverage Windows 8's unique features
Build apps that feel fast and fluid and is always connected
Learn the nuts and bolts of the new Modern UI style
Prepare your apps for selling on the marketplace
Pass certification on the first try
Who this book is for
Windows 8 App Projects - XAML and C# Edition is for professional and hobby developers who have an interest in developing and selling applications on the Windows Store. The book is aimed both at developers who want to start creating apps and at developers who are already creating apps on any platform. The book follows a project oriented way of working making it easier to place all subjects in a certain context.
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- About the Author
- About the Technical Reviewer
- Acknowledgments
- CHAPTER 1: Introduction
- CHAPTER 2: Getting Started
- CHAPTER 3: Building a First Project
- CHAPTER 4: Consuming Data
- CHAPTER 5: Build a Charming Application
- CHAPTER 6: Using Live Tiles
- CHAPTER 7: Notifications
- CHAPTER 8: Building an Adaptable App
- CHAPTER 9: Sensors
- CHAPTER 10: Games
- CHAPTER 11: The Windows Store
- Index
Product information
- Title: Windows 8 App Projects - XAML and C# Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2013
- Publisher(s): Apress
- ISBN: 9781430250654
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