PART 2

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Getting Started

Now that you’ve had a brief look at some of the history and inspiration behind Windows 8 and the new Microsoft software ecosystem, it’s time to kick some dust as a developer. Let’s get our hands dirty figuring out the magic behind the Windows 8 app user-experience and what it means for developers.

Chapters 3-6 are aimed at getting you quickly started in writing your first Windows 8 application. Less talk and more real-world code and scenarios. You’ll learn about some of the tools and frameworks in the trade. You have the next big app idea and can’t wait to get started? Time to discover what you need to keep in mind as the ...

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