Course Description
Students will learn essential programming skills and techniques required to develop Windows Store apps, including a combination of design and development skills and using Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools.
Agenda
Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
- Introduction to the Windows 8 Platform
- Windows 8 UI Principles
- WinRT and Language Projections
- Lab : Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
Creating User Interfaces using XAML
- XAML Basics
- XAML Code-Behind
- Advanced XAML
- Lab : Creating User Interfaces using XAML
Presenting Data
- Working with Data Presentation Controls
- The GridView Control
- Lab : Presenting Data
Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
- WinRT Controls
- AppBar Control
- Snapped and Fill Views
- Lab : Implementing Layout by Using Built-In Controls in Windows 8
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
- Windows Store App Activation and Background Tasks
- Implementing a State Management Strategy
- Lab : Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
Working with Resources, Styles, and Templates
- Creating Shared Resources
- Creating Styles and Templates
- Lab : Working with Styles and Templates
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
- 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
Responding to Mouse and Touch
- Working with Pointer 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
Audience
This course is intended for professional developers who have 1-2 years of experience creating client applications and who are comfortable programming in C# and have done some XAML-based programming.
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Virtual 20484 Essentials of Developing Windows Metro Style Apps Using C# Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
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.