20484 - Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using C#
Overview
In this course students will learn essential programming skills and techniques that are required to develop Windows Store apps. This includes a combination of both design and development skills, as well as ensuring that students are comfortable using and making the most of the Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools.
Duration
5 Days
Target 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.
Topics
Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
Creating User Interfaces using XAML
Presenting Data
Implementing Layout Using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
Working with Resources, Styles, and Templates
Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
Responding to Mouse and Touch
Planning for Windows Store App Deployment
A more comprehensive course outline is available in the Course Download section, to the right of this page.