Synopsis
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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About the Author
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.
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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
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