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ISBN13: 978-1-4302-5779-0
552 Pages:
User Level: Beginner
Publication Date: September 18, 2013
Available eBook Formats: EPUB, MOBI, PDF
About the book
Beginning Windows Store Application Development – HTML and JavaScript Edition introduces you to the Windows 8 modern app design paradigm and the new Windows 8 programming model developed around this paradigm. You'll learn to build rich, immersive applications designed to run on the many devices powered by Windows 8.
The authors draw on their extensive practical experience to provide not only a comprehensive introduction to the model and its features, but guidance on best practices and a real-world sample application that you develop over the course of the book. Beginning Windows Store Application Development – HTML and JavaScript Edition also emphasizes how devices will be used and applications will be built in a world that has become far more connected. The book takes you beyond the syntax of any development language and examines factors such as application design, user experience, social integration, and maintaining data and settings across multiple devices.
What you’ll learn
- Apply Windows 8 modern UI style design guidelines to build effective user interfaces
- Use the new programming libraries available in Windows 8
- Effectively use application tiles and notifications
- Integrate with Windows by exposing your application’s data to Windows Search and Share menus
- Consume services to bring data into your application
- Use the cloud to share data and application settings across multiple devices
- Publish your applications in the Windows Store
- Who this book is for
Beginning Windows Store Application Development – HTML and JavaScript Edition is for the novice programmer with a basic understanding of web development who is interested in learning how to build the next generation of applications designed to run on Windows 8. Readers who already have an understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript will get the most out of the book. It also is an excellent choice for more experienced developers who want to get started programming for Windows 8.
Table of Contents
- Welcome to a Touch First World
- The Microsoft Design Language
- Designing Windows Store Applications
- Visual Studio 2012 and Windows Store Application Types
- HTML Controls
- WinJS Controls
- WinJS Collection Controls
- WinJS Custom Controls
- Building the User Interface
- Transitions and Animations
- Data Binding Concepts
- Promises
- Web Workers
- Data Source Options
- Session State and Settings
- Files
- Handling State Changes
- External Libraries
- Windows Search and Share
- Printing
- Notifications and Tiles
- Sensors, Devices and Location
- Publishing Apps in the Windows Store
About the Author
Scott Isaacs is a Solutions Director with SafeNet Consulting, in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area. Although introduced to computers and programming in the early 80s, it wasn t until the mid- 90s that Scott realized he would rather be writing software for a living, instead of pursuing a career as a physicist or mathematician. He s worked in a number of industries, including government, news, fi nance, marketing, and product development, holding early positions at three successful start-ups. Additionally, Scott runs the WI .NET Users Group and plays bass guitar in his church band.
Originally from California, Scott moved to Wisconsin in 1999. Two days after his arrival, he met a girl. Kelly and Scott have been happily married since 2001 and have two amazing children, Charlize and Brytan.
Kyle Burns
Kyle Burns is a Technical Architect with Perficient living in Indianapolis, IN. He first discovered a love for writing computer applications when his father brought home their first Apple II computer and he would spend hours transcribing programs from BASIC magazine to see what they would do. After serving as a Tuba and Euphonium player in the Marine Corps Band, Kyle realized that people were writing software for pay and he started his professional career. During his career, Kyle has worked in companies ranging from a six person startup to a Fortune 100 company and is constantly looking for new ways to explore solving problems with people, process, and technology.
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