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Teach yourself how to build Windows 8 applications using the Visual C++ language one step at a time. Ideal for those with intermediate to advanced C++ development skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for creating apps that can adapt to different screen sizes including desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and slates.
Discover how to: Build apps using Windows 8 design guidelines Explore the Windows 8 application architecture Apply tools and libraries from Microsoft® Visual Studio® and the Windows 8 SDK Use XAML to create touch-optimized user interfaces Create apps that make use of device sensors Manage the Windows 8 application lifecycle Prepare your app for the Windows Store
List of contents
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- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows Store apps
- Chapter 2: Windows 8 user interface style
- Chapter 3: My first Windows 8 app
- Chapter 4: Application life-cycle management
- Chapter 5: Introduction to the Windows Runtime
- Chapter 6: Windows Runtime APIs
- Chapter 7: Enhance the user experience
- Chapter 8: Asynchronous patterns
- Chapter 9: Rethinking the UI for Windows 8 apps
- Chapter 10: Architecting a Windows 8 app
- About the authors
About the author
Paolo Pialorsi is a consultant, trainer, and author who specializes in developing distributed applications architectures and Microsoft SharePoint enterprise solutions. He is a founder of DevLeap, a company focused on providing content and consulting to professional developers. Paolo wrote several books. He is also a regular speaker at industry conferences.
Roberto Brunetti is an experienced consultant, trainer, and author. He's a co-founder of DevLeap, a company focused on providing high-value content and consulting services to professional developers, and the founder of ThinkMobile, the largest Italian community for mobile development. He is a regular speaker at major conferences, and works closely with Microsoft Italy to put on events and build training courses.
Summary
NOTE: This book is based on Windows(R) 8 Release Preview; its content and publication date will be updated for final Windows 8 software. Teach yourself how to build Windows 8 applications using Microsoft(R) Visual C++ - one step at a time.
