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Professional Windows 8 Programming : Application Development with C# and XAML

by: Lecrenski, Nick; Holland, Doug; Sanders, Allen; Ashley, Kevin

ISBN: 9781118205709 | 1118205707

Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wrox
Pub. Date: 12/17/2012

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

Not since the introduction of the .NET runtime has a Microsoft release changed the game as much for application developers. The release of the Windows 8 operating system and its new development platform gives developers an entirely new way to create rich Windows based applications. Starting with Windows 8 developers, can make use of familiar technologies- HTML 5, CSS 3, and JavaScript- to write full featured Windows apps. As with all previous releases of Windows, traditional C++ and .NET applications are still supported but the buzz centers aro... MOREund the possibility of writing apps under the new paradigm. This book takes the user on a course through all of the new development features of the Windows 8 platform, specifically the new support for rich HTML based applications. Readers see how to best utilize all the features of the platform, including the new Windows Runtime, User Interface controls, File I/O, Tablet and Mobile support, and even how to integrate with the soon to be available Windows App Store. It is an exciting time for Windows developers and the release of Windows 8 gives developers many new options for targeting Windows users with technologies and code they have already written for the web. Content includes: A discussion of Windows 8 including the SDK. Understanding Application logic, including best practices for Windows 8 apps, building .NET libraries, and organizing JavaScript app logic Data access including using SQL Express, file system and storage options and JavaScript Handling Media such as sounds, graphics, video and DirectX Creating apps for Tablets, including touch-screen Testing your applications including optimizing for various screens Incorporating social elements, such as Twitter, Facebook, Google! and YouTube Localizing with multiple languages and external resources Monetizing your apps including making your apps stand out Storing data, hooking everything to app logic, supporting PCs, Tablets and Phones and getting apps ready for the Windows 8 app store

Tap into Windows 8 apps with this authoritative guide The arrival of Windows 8 turns traditional application development upside down, completely changing the rules of the application-develoment game.

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

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 wrox.com Programmer Forums Join our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world. Code Downloads Take advantage of free code samples from this book and code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use. Read More Find articles, e-books, sample chapters, and table of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you.

Introduction xxv

Chapter 1: A Glimpse into the Future 1

Chapter 2: What Is XAML? 49

Chapter 3: Enhancing Your Apps with Control Styles, Data Binding, and Semantic Zoom 79

Chapter 4: Windows 8 User Interface Final Touches 121

Chapter 5: Application Life Cycle 151

Chapter 6: Handling Data, Files, and Networking 181

Chapter 7: Sensors 229

Chapter 8: Geolocation 249

Chapter 9: Application Contracts and Ex tensions 269

Chapter 10: Windows Store Application Architecture 303

Chapter ... MORE11: Windows Store and Monetization 339

Chapter 12: Putting It All Together: Building

Summary 447

Index 449

Nick Lecrenski is the founder/lead developer of MyFitnessJournal.com, a fitness tracking website that utilizes JQuery, HTML 5, and CSS.

Doug Holland is an architect with Microsoft's Developer and Platform Evangelism team and works with Microsoft's strategic ISV partners to help bring new and exciting experiences to consumers on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.

Allen Sanders is an architect at Teksouth Corporation and co-owner of LiquidKey, LLC. He provides expertise from the user experience to the database for line of business, Windows 8, and Windows Phone solutions.

Kevin Ashley is an architect at Microsoft and the author of top apps for Windows 8 and Windows Phone.

Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.

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