Windows 8 Apps with XAML and C# Unleashed

by Adam Nathan

Windows 8 enables you to build stunning applications that integrate with each other, services, and Windows itself like never before. And you can sell them in the Windows Store for tablets such as Surface, laptops, and traditional desktop PCs! Now, world-renowned Microsoft programming guru Adam Nathan shows you exactly how to write first-class apps for this radically new version of Windows. Clear, accessible, and intensely practical, this guide teaches through concise code examples, fully color-coded to match their appearance in Visual Studio--the same approach that made Nathan's "WPF 4 Unleashed "so popular. Writing with unprecedented depth and insight, Nathan guides you through creating advanced user interfaces with XAML and exploiting key Windows 8 features such as touch, sensors, charms, and live tiles. Whether you're already comfortable with Microsoft programming or relatively new to it, "Windows 8 Apps with XAML and C# Unleashed" will take you to the cutting edge of Windows 8 development.Detailed information on how to... Use XAML to represent state-of-the-art user interfacesEnsure app usability on multiple devices and form factorsHandle touch, mouse, pen, and keyboard inputManage the high-performance, low-power Windows 8 app lifecycleUse Windows 8 controls for managing lists, rich text, images, multimedia, and moreEncode, decode, and transcode multimedia contentLeverage rich XAML vector graphics and animationMake the most of styles and templatesInteract with built-in functionality such as the Camera app, file picker, contact picker, the lock screen, and moreExploit the Windows 8 charms bar with contracts and extensionsWork with the rich set of available accelerometer, compass, light sensor, location, proximity, and more

625 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 30, 2012

Reviews

[Daniel Schulte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly good and thorough read about XAML and Windows 8 features. I learned a lot.