
Build Windows 8 Apps with Microsoft Visual C++ Step by Step
Microsoft Press
Published on 15. April 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
374 pages
978-0-7356-6723-5 (ISBN)
Description
Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to building Windows 8 apps with Microsoft Visual C++
Teach yourself how to build Windows 8 applications using the Visual C++ language-one step at a time. Ideal for those with intermediate to advanced C++ development skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for creating apps that can adapt to different screen sizes-including desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and slates.
Discover how to:
Build apps using Windows 8 design guidelines
Explore the Windows 8 application architecture
Apply tools and libraries from Microsoft Visual Studio and the Windows 8 SDK
Use XAML to create touch-optimized user interfaces
Create apps that make use of device sensors
Manage the Windows 8 application lifecycle
Prepare your app for the Windows Store
Teach yourself how to build Windows 8 applications using the Visual C++ language-one step at a time. Ideal for those with intermediate to advanced C++ development skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for creating apps that can adapt to different screen sizes-including desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and slates.
Discover how to:
Build apps using Windows 8 design guidelines
Explore the Windows 8 application architecture
Apply tools and libraries from Microsoft Visual Studio and the Windows 8 SDK
Use XAML to create touch-optimized user interfaces
Create apps that make use of device sensors
Manage the Windows 8 application lifecycle
Prepare your app for the Windows Store
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Redmond
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
642 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7356-6723-5 (9780735667235)
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Persons
Luca Regnicoli is a consultant, trainer, and author who has specialized in user interface technologies for .NET applications since 2003. He has developed the presentation tier for many enterprise applications using Windows Presentation Foundation, Silverlight, and Windows Phone. Luca is a co-founder of DevLeap, a company focused on providing high-value content and consulting services to professional developers. He is the author of a book in Italian about ASP.NET. He has been a regular speaker at major conferences since 2001.
Paolo Pialorsi is a consultant, trainer, and author who specializes in developing distributed applications architectures and Microsoft SharePoint enterprise solutions. He is a founder of DevLeap, a company focused on providing content and consulting to professional developers. Paolo wrote "Programming Microsoft LINQ" and "Introducing Microsoft LINQ" both published by Microsoft Press, and is the author of three books in Italian language about XML and Web Services. He is also a regular speaker at industry conferences.
Roberto Brunetti is an experienced consultant, trainer, and author. He is a co-founder of DevLeap, a company focused on providing high-value content and consulting services to professional developers, and the founder of ThinkMobile, the largest Italian community for mobile development. He is a regular speaker at major conferences, and works closely with Microsoft Italy to put on events and build training courses.
Paolo Pialorsi is a consultant, trainer, and author who specializes in developing distributed applications architectures and Microsoft SharePoint enterprise solutions. He is a founder of DevLeap, a company focused on providing content and consulting to professional developers. Paolo wrote "Programming Microsoft LINQ" and "Introducing Microsoft LINQ" both published by Microsoft Press, and is the author of three books in Italian language about XML and Web Services. He is also a regular speaker at industry conferences.
Roberto Brunetti is an experienced consultant, trainer, and author. He is a co-founder of DevLeap, a company focused on providing high-value content and consulting services to professional developers, and the founder of ThinkMobile, the largest Italian community for mobile development. He is a regular speaker at major conferences, and works closely with Microsoft Italy to put on events and build training courses.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows Store apps
Chapter 2: Windows 8 user interface style
Chapter 3: My first Windows 8 app
Chapter 4: Application life-cycle management
Chapter 5: Introduction to the Windows Runtime
Chapter 6: Windows Runtime APIs
Chapter 7: Enhance the user experience
Chapter 8: Asynchronous patterns
Chapter 9: Rethinking the UI for Windows 8 apps
Chapter 10: Architecting a Windows 8 app
About the authors
Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows Store apps
Chapter 2: Windows 8 user interface style
Chapter 3: My first Windows 8 app
Chapter 4: Application life-cycle management
Chapter 5: Introduction to the Windows Runtime
Chapter 6: Windows Runtime APIs
Chapter 7: Enhance the user experience
Chapter 8: Asynchronous patterns
Chapter 9: Rethinking the UI for Windows 8 apps
Chapter 10: Architecting a Windows 8 app
About the authors