Course Description
Students will learn essential programming skills and techniques that are required to develop Windows Store apps, including design and development skills, and use of the Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools.
After completing this course, students will be able to:• Describe the Windows 8 platform and features, and explore the basics of a Windows app interface.• Create the User Interface layout and structure.• Apply the MVVM pattern to application design.• Implement the AppBar and layout controls.• Use templates to create the UI.• Use data binding to present data in the UI.• Handle files and streams.• Design and implement Process Lifetime Management (PLM).• Handle navigation scenarios in a Windows Store app.• Implement Semantic Zoom.• Design and implement contracts such as Search, Share and Settings.• Implement tiles and toast notifications in a Windows Store app.• Respond to mouse, keyboard and touch events, including gestures.• Deploy a Windows Store app to the Windows Store or an enterprise store.
Agenda
Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
- Introduction to the Windows 8 Platform
- Windows 8 User Interface Principles
- WinRT and Language Projections
- Lab : Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
Single-Page Applications and the MVVM Design Pattern
- Single-Page Applications
- The MVVM Design Pattern
- Lab : Single-Page Apps and the MVVM Design Pattern
Using WinJS
- The WinJS Library
- WinJS APIs
- Lab : Using WinJS
Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
- Windows 8 Layout Controls
- Implementing WinJS Controls and Templates
- The AppBar Control
- Snap and Fill
- Lab : Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
Presenting Data
- Working with Data Presentation Controls
- The ListView Control
- Lab : Presenting Data
Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
- Handling Files and Streams in Windows Store apps
- Working with File User Interface Components
- Lab : Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
- Process Lifetime Management
- Launching Windows Store Apps
- Implementing State Management Strategy
- Lab : Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
- Handling Navigation in Windows Store apps
- Semantic Zoom
- Lab : Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
- Designing for Charms and Contracts
- The Search Contract
- The Share Contract
- Managing App Settings and Preferences
- Lab : Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
- Implementing Tiles, Live Tiles, Secondary Tiles, and Badge Notifications
- Implementing Toast Notifications
- Lab : Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
- Evaluating Data Access Strategies
- Working with Remote Data
- Lab : Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
Responding to Mouse and Touch
- Working with Mouse Events
- Working with Gesture Events
- Lab : Responding to Mouse and Touch
Planning for Windows Store App Deployment
- The Windows Store App Manifest
- Windows Store App Certification
- Windows 8 Enterprise App Deployment
Audience
This course is intended for professional developers who have one or more years of experience creating applications and who are comfortable programming in HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3.
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Virtual 20481 Essentials of Developing Windows® Metro Style Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript Online Live training option
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The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.