Professional Windows 8 programming application development with C# and XAML

It is an exciting time to be a Windows developer. The arrival of Windows 8 is a complete game changer. The operating system and its development platform offer you an entirely new way to create rich, full-featured Windows-based applications. This team of authors takes you on a journey through all...

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Autor principal: Lecrenski, Nick (-)
Otros Autores: Lecrenski, Nick, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Indianapolis, Ind. : Wiley 2013.
Edición:1st edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628852706719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Professional Windows® 8 Programming: Application Development with C# and XAML; Copyright; About The Authors; About The Technical Editors; Credits; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: A Glimpse into the Future; The Game Changer; What Makes Windows 8 Different?; Understanding Windows 8: The Zune Concept; Windows Phone 7 Carry-overs; Getting Around in Windows 8; The Login Screen; The Start Screen; The Search Feature; Application Life Cycle; Accessing Desktop Mode; Windows Store App Development; Hello Windows 8; Selecting a Language and Default Folders
  • Building a Simple Windows Store AppSetting App Capabilities; What About HTML Developers?; Types of Windows Store Apps; Grid Applications; Split Applications; Creating a Split Application; Summary; Chapter 2: What Is XAML?; A Quick XAML History Lesson; XAML Basics; XAML in Visual Studio 2012; Controls for Windows 8; Layout Controls; Action Controls; Summary; Chapter 3: Enhancing Your Apps with Control Styles, Data Binding, and Semantic Zoom; Customizing Your Apps; Styling Controls; Understanding Basic Styling; Referencing Styles Across an App; Using Microsoft's Default Styles; Data Binding
  • Understanding Basic Data EntryBinding Objects to the User Interface; Updating Data with Two-Way Data Binding; Data Binding Summary; Windows 8 Data Binding Controls; ComboBox; ListBox; ListView; GridView; Grouped GridView; Using SemanticZoom; Using Custom Controls; Summary; Chapter 4: Windows 8 User Interface Final Touches; Application Bars, Notifications, Splash Screens, and Live Tiles; Working with the App Bar; Creating the Top App Bar Navigation; Wiring Up the App Pages; Adding Filtering Capability; Adding Finishing Touches to the App; Adding Notifications; Understanding Templates
  • A Toast ExampleCreating Live Tiles; Available Tile Templates; Live Tiles Example; Splash Screen; Summary; Chapter 5: Application Life Cycle; Applications Reborn; What Is the Windows 8 Life Cycle?; App Launch; App Activation; App Resume; App Close; Background Operations; Triggers and Conditions; Lock Screen; Progress Reporting; Debugging; Deadlock; Summary; Chapter 6: Handling Data, Files, and Networking; Getting Started with Data, Files, and Networking; Handling Application Data and Files; Getting Started with the Data Samples App; Understanding Windows.Storage API
  • Working with Data and Files LocationsFile Access Permissions; Local Settings and Application Data; Roaming Settings and Application Data; Temporary Application Data; Versioning Application Data; Clearing Application Data; Displaying Pictures Library Content; Selecting Files: User Experience; Tracking Files and Folders; Serializing and Deserializing Data; Data Encryption and Decryption; Networking; Establishing Socket Connectivity; Data Transfers; Activating Proximity and Tapping; Syndicated Content; Accessing Network Information; Example: Leaderboard App; Summary; Chapter 7: Sensors
  • Windows Sensor Platform