Windows 10 Development Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach in HTML and JavaScript - Softcover

Kumar, Senthil; Goudagere Nagaraj, Lohith; Rawal, Pathik; Rohilla, Pryank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1484207203 ISBN 13: 9781484207208

Publisher: Apress, 2015

Synopsis

This book is a practical guide to solving the everyday problems encountered when building apps for Windows 10 devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones, using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.

Each recipe includes a concise statement of the problem and the approach you should take in order to solve it. A full code solution is also given, along with an in-depth explanation, so you can build on your development knowledge while you work on your application.

The majority of recipes can be used with the Universal Windows app template, designed to help you build one consistent user experience across devices. These are supplemented with recipes for adapting your app to different devices, screen sizes and sensor availability. You'll also find out how to deploy and publish your apps in the Windows Store.

Learn how to:

• Make use of the latest Universal Windows app features, alongside customizations for specific platforms and screen sizes.
• Bring your apps to life with live tiles, notifications, and sharing.
• Prepare your app to adapt to your users' different cultural and business environments using globalization and localization APIs and best practices.
• Understand the certification process and publish your app to the Windows Store, with the option to pay once, install anywhere.

This book is suitable for anyone developing for Windows and Windows Mobile. Readers should be comfortable working with HTML and JavaScript. No previous experience with Microsoft technologies or languages is needed in order to use this book.

About this title

About the Author

Senthil Kumar leads the Windows App development team at Cleartrip Pvt. Ltd. He had earlier worked for Trivium eSolutions, Bangalore.He is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) in Windows Platform Development and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (ASP.NET). He is a technical presenter, blogger, mentor and a Geek. Senthil is actively involved in the local developer communities and is also one of the active member and UG lead for the Bangalore .NET User Group (BDotnet). He is a regular speaker in local User Groups and Conferences and has presented in conferences like Great Indian Developer Summit, Microsoft DevCamps and WebCamps.He blogs at DeveloperPublish.com . You can reach out to me via the twitter handle @isenthil.

Lohith is a Microsoft MVP in ASP.NET and a developer evangelist for Telerik in India. He has a decade of experience building web applications and is well versed in the Web Forms and MVC models of web development.

From the Back Cover

This book is a practical guide to solving the everyday problems encountered when building apps for Windows 10 devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones, using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.

Each recipe includes a concise statement of the problem and the approach you should take in order to solve it. A full code solution is also given, along with an in-depth explanation, so you can build on your development knowledge while you work on your application.

The majority of recipes can be used with the Universal Windows app template, designed to help you build one consistent user experience across devices. These are supplemented with recipes for adapting your app to different devices, screen sizes and sensor availability. You'll also find out how to deploy and publish your apps in the Windows Store.

Learn how to:

• Make use of the latest Universal Windows app features, alongside customizations for specific platforms and screen sizes.
• Bring your apps to life with live tiles, notifications, and sharing.
• Prepare your app to adapt to your users' different cultural and business environments using globalization and localization APIs and best practices.
• Understand the certification process and publish your app to the Windows Store, with the option to pay once, install anywhere.

This book is suitable for anyone developing for Windows and Windows Mobile. Readers should be comfortable working with HTML and JavaScript. No previous experience with Microsoft technologies or languages is needed in order to use this book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Apress
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1484207203
• ISBN 13: 9781484207208
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 403