Windows 8 App Projects: XAML and C# Edition

Description

Become a leading Windows 8 app developer by using Windows 8 App Projects - XAML and C# Edition to learn techniques, tools, and ideas to create successful, 5-star apps. Windows 8 App Projects - XAML and C# Edition shows you the nuts and bolts of the Windows 8 development ecosystem. Then, through a series of example driven chapters, you'll discover how to leverage the platform's unique features. With each project, you'll be one step closer to building full-featured, responsive, and well designed apps that feel like they're a part of the operating system. Windows 8 App Projects - XAML and C# Edition is a great book for developers that already know their way around the .net framework and want to leverage their existing knowledge into building apps for the new and exciting Windows RT platform and the great touch-first tablet and hybrid devices that accompany Windows 8 to market. Learn to build apps for Windows 8 in an example driven way Leverage existing skills onto the Windows 8 platform Get to know and use the new Modern UI style to make your apps stand out Front Matter....Pages i-xv Introduction....Pages 1-4 Getting Started....Pages 5-20 Building a First Project....Pages 21-42 Consuming Data....Pages 43-65 Build a Charming Application....Pages 67-96 Using Live Tiles....Pages 97-118 Notifications....Pages 119-130 Building an Adaptable App....Pages 131-150 Sensors....Pages 151-171 Games....Pages 173-193 The Windows Store....Pages 195-204 Back Matter....Pages 205-210