If you're a beginning developer, there's no better place to get up to speed on the Windows 8 SDK than this Wrox guide. A team of Microsoft experts provides a complete course in Windows 8 programming, helping you take full advantage of the innovative new SDK. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book is packed with reusable examples that showcase the endless possibilities of the Windows SDK and also introduces the new Windows 8 app store.

It explains how to set up the development environment and covers user interface design, using special effects and graphics, working with C# and C++, and much more.

Provides a complete introduction to the Windows SDK and Windows 8, starting with setting up the development environment and building your first application
Covers user interface design, touch- and event-driven design elements, leveraging windows-based services, and offline application development with HTML 5
Explores creating C# applications for the Windows 8 system, XNA 4 and Silverlight 5 considerations, and the role of C++
Shows how to debug, certify and deploy your applications
Introduces the new Windows 8 app store and offers advice on marketing your apps

Beginning Windows 8 Application Development is perfect for anyone who's ready to get started developing apps for the exciting new Windows 8 OS.

About the Author

Istv�n Nov�k is a Microsoft MVP and Regional Director who is an associate of SoftwArt Ltd., a Hungarian IT services company.

Gy�rgy Bal�ssy is a Microsoft MVP, Regional Director, and ASPInsider who is a founding member of the local MSDN Competence Center.

Zolt�n Arvai is a Microsoft MVP who is a front-end architect and a user experience designer of NextGenSolutions Ltd.

D�vid F�l�p is a professional developer and software development trainer contracted by multiple companies and universities.

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