Professional Windows 8 Programming


It is an exciting time to be a Windows developer.  The arrival of Windows 8 is a complete game changer.  The operating system and its development platform offer you an entirely new way to create rich, full-featured Windows-based applications.  This team of authors takes you on a journey through all of the new development features of the Windows 8 platform specifically how to utilize Visual Studio 2012 and the XAML/C# languages to produce robust apps that are ready for deployment in the new Windows Store.

Professional Windows 8 Programming:

  • Learn how to utilize XAML to create rich content driven user interfaces
  • Make use of the new AppBar to create a chrome-less menu system
  • See how to support Sensors and Geo-location on Windows 8 devices
  • Integrate your app into the Windows 8 ecosystem with Contracts and Extensions
  • Walks you through the new Windows 8 navigation system for multi-page apps
  • Minimize code with Data Binding and MVVM design patterns
  • Features tips on getting your app ready for the Windows store
  • Maximize revenue for your app by learning about available monetization strategies

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Discover exciting ways to create Windows-based applications

The arrival of Windows 8 is a complete game changer. The operating system and its development platform offer you an entirely new way to create rich, full-featured Windows-based applications. This team of authors takes you on a journey through all the new development features of the Windows 8 platform, specifically how to utilize Visual Studio 2012 and the XAML/C# languages to produce robust apps that are ready for deployment in the new Windows Store.

Professional Windows 8 Programming:

  • Shows you how to utilize XAML to produce rich, content-driven user interfaces
  • Makes use of the new App Bar to create a chrome-less menu system
  • Shows you how to support sensors and geolocation on Windows 8 devices
  • Demonstrates how to integrate your app into the Windows 8 ecosystem with Contracts and Extensions
  • Walks you through the new Windows 8 navigation system for multipage apps
  • Details how to minimize code with Data Binding and MVVM design patterns
  • Features tips on getting your app ready for the Windows Store
  • Shows how to maximize revenue for your app using available monetization strategies

Book Details

  • Paperback: 504 pages
  • Publisher: Wrox (December 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1118205707
  • ISBN-13: 978-1118205709
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