Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.

Getting Started with Windows 8 Apps

ebook

Get a head start on building apps for Windows 8. With a series of examples, this hands-on guide takes you through the process of creating complete touch-enabled apps that respond to native sensors. Through the course of the book, you'll learn how to work with the Windows Runtime application model while building a Bing Image Search app.

If you're an experienced .NET developer who wants to get up to speed with Windows 8, this book provides the expertise and C# code samples you need.

  • Get a high-level overview of Windows 8 features—from the Start Screen to in-app features such as the Application Bar
  • Begin by building a simple app to retrieve Bing image search results from a web service
  • Learn about the components needed to complete the app, including UI design, the MVVM architectural pattern, and "tombstoning"
  • Take advantage of native OS features such as tiles, file pickers, and sharing requests
  • Examine the steps necessary to publish an app to the Windows Store

  • Expand title description text
    Publisher: O'Reilly Media

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: August 1, 2012

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781449321239
    • File size: 4136 KB
    • Release date: August 1, 2012

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781449321239
    • File size: 4136 KB
    • Release date: August 1, 2012

    Formats

    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    Languages

    English

    Get a head start on building apps for Windows 8. With a series of examples, this hands-on guide takes you through the process of creating complete touch-enabled apps that respond to native sensors. Through the course of the book, you'll learn how to work with the Windows Runtime application model while building a Bing Image Search app.

    If you're an experienced .NET developer who wants to get up to speed with Windows 8, this book provides the expertise and C# code samples you need.

  • Get a high-level overview of Windows 8 features—from the Start Screen to in-app features such as the Application Bar
  • Begin by building a simple app to retrieve Bing image search results from a web service
  • Learn about the components needed to complete the app, including UI design, the MVVM architectural pattern, and "tombstoning"
  • Take advantage of native OS features such as tiles, file pickers, and sharing requests
  • Examine the steps necessary to publish an app to the Windows Store

  • Expand title description text
    • Details

      Publisher:
      O'Reilly Media

      Kindle Book
      Release date: August 1, 2012

      OverDrive Read
      ISBN: 9781449321239
      File size: 4136 KB
      Release date: August 1, 2012

      EPUB ebook
      ISBN: 9781449321239
      File size: 4136 KB
      Release date: August 1, 2012

    • Creators
    • Formats
      Kindle Book
      OverDrive Read
      EPUB ebook
    • Languages
      English