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.