Professional Windows 8 Programming: Application Development with C# and XAML

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Contents
3. Chapter 1: A Glimpse into the Future
   1. The Game Changer
   2. What Makes Windows 8 Different?
   3. Getting Around in Windows 8
   4. Windows Store App Development
   5. Hello Windows 8
   6. Types of Windows Store Apps
   7. Split Applications
   8. Summary
4. Chapter 2: What Is XAML?
   1. A Quick XAML History Lesson
   2. XAML Basics
   3. XAML in Visual Studio 2012
   4. Controls for Windows 8
   5. Summary
5. Chapter 3: Enhancing Your Apps with Control Styles, Data Binding, and Semantic Zoom
   1. Customizing Your Apps
   2. Styling Controls
   3. Data Binding
   4. Windows 8 Data Binding Controls
   5. Using SemanticZoom
   6. Using Custom Controls
   7. Summary
6. Chapter 4: Windows 8 User Interface Final Touches
   1. Application Bars, Notifications, Splash Screens, and Live Tiles
   2. Working with the App Bar
   3. Adding Notifications
   4. Creating Live Tiles
   5. Splash Screen
   6. Summary
7. Chapter 5: Application Life Cycle
   1. Applications Reborn
   2. What Is the Windows 8 Life Cycle?
   3. Background Operations
   4. Summary
8. Chapter 6: Handling Data, Files, and Networking
   1. Getting Started with Data, Files, and Networking
   2. Handling Application Data and Files
   3. Networking
   4. Example: Leaderboard App
   5. Summary
9. Chapter 7: Sensors
   1. Windows Sensor Platform
   2. Using the 3-D Accelerometer
   3. Using the 3-D Compass
   4. Using the 3-D Gyrometer
   5. Using the Inclinometer
   6. Using the Ambient Light Sensor
   7. Using the Orientation Sensors
   8. Summary
10. Chapter 8: Geolocation
    1. What Is Geolocation?
    2. Geolocation in Windows 8
    3. Using the Bing Maps SDK
    4. Getting Directions
    5. Summary
11. Chapter 9: Application Contracts and Extensions
    1. App Contracts and Extensions
    2. Using the File Picker Contract
    3. Using the Cached File Updater Contract
    4. Using the Play To Contract
    5. Using the Search Contract
    6. Using the Settings Contract
    7. Using the Share Contract
    8. Using the Account Picture Provider Extension
    9. Using the AutoPlay Extension
    10. Using the Background Tasks Extension
    11. Using the Camera Settings Extension
    12. Using the Contact Picker Extension
    13. Using the File Activation Extension
    14. Using the Game Explorer Extension
    15. Using the Print Task Settings Extension
    16. Using the Protocol Activation Extension
    17. Using SSL/Certificates Extension
    18. Summary
12. Chapter 10: Windows Store Application Architecture
    1. Best Practices for Your Apps
    2. Understanding MVVM
    3. Locating ViewModels
    4. Refactoring the Artist Browser
    5. Using Commands to Handle Input
    6. Using MVVM Frameworks
    7. Summary
13. Chapter 11: Windows Store and Monetization
    1. Windows Store Overview
    2. How Consumers See Your App
    3. Selling Your Apps
    4. Application Packaging
    5. Summary
14. Chapter 12: Putting It All Together: Building a Windows Store Application
    1. Welcome to the Final Chapter of the Book
    2. Designing the Wrox BookStore App
    3. Diving into the Code
    4. Creating the Home Page
    5. Drilling Down into Groups
    6. Showing Detailed Book Information
    7. Providing a Wish List Feature with SkyDrive
    8. Updating the Tile and Splash Screen
    9. Getting Ready for the Store
    10. Summary
15. Introduction
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