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

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: A Glimpse into the Future

The Game Changer

What Makes Windows 8 Different?

Getting Around in Windows 8

Windows Store App Development

Hello Windows 8

Types of Windows Store Apps

Split Applications

Summary

Chapter 2: What Is XAML?

A Quick XAML History Lesson

XAML Basics

XAML in Visual Studio 2012

Controls for Windows 8

Summary

Chapter 3: Enhancing Your Apps with Control Styles, Data Binding, and Semantic Zoom

Customizing Your Apps

Styling Controls

Data Binding

Windows 8 Data Binding Controls

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

Adding Notifications

Creating Live Tiles

Splash Screen

Summary

Chapter 5: Application Life Cycle

Applications Reborn

What Is the Windows 8 Life Cycle?

Background Operations

Summary

Chapter 6: Handling Data, Files, and Networking

Getting Started with Data, Files, and Networking

Handling Application Data and Files

Networking

Example: Leaderboard App

Summary

Chapter 7: Sensors

Windows Sensor Platform

Using the 3-D Accelerometer

Using the 3-D Compass

Using the 3-D Gyrometer

Using the Inclinometer

Using the Ambient Light Sensor

Using the Orientation Sensors

Summary

Chapter 8: Geolocation

What Is Geolocation?

Geolocation in Windows 8

Using the Bing Maps SDK

Getting Directions

Summary

Chapter 9: Application Contracts and Extensions

App Contracts and Extensions

Using the File Picker Contract

Using ...