Learn to use exciting new development tools and createapplications for Windows 8
If you′re a beginning developer, there′s no better place to getup to speed on the Windows 8 SDK than this Wrox guide. A team ofMicrosoft experts provides a complete course in Windows 8programming, helping you take full advantage of the innovative newSDK. Written in an easy–to–read style, this book is packed withreusable examples that showcase the endless possibilities of theWindows SDK and also introduces the new Windows 8 app store.
It explains how to set up the development environment and coversuser interface design, using special effects and graphics, workingwith C# and C++, and much more.
- Provides a complete introduction to the Windows SDK and Windows8, starting with setting up the development environment andbuilding your first application
- Covers user interface design, touch– and event–driven designelements, leveraging windows–based services, and offlineapplication development with HTML 5
- Explores creating C# applications for the Windows 8 system, XNA4 and Silverlight 5 considerations, and the role of C++
- Shows how to debug, certify and deploy your applications
- Introduces the new Windows 8 app store and offers advice onmarketing your apps
Beginning Windows 8 Application Development is perfectfor anyone who′s ready to get started developing apps for theexciting new Windows 8 OS.
István Novák is a Microsoft MVP and RegionalDirector who is an associate of SoftwArt Ltd., a Hungarian ITservices company.
György Balássy is a Microsoft MVP, RegionalDirector, and ASPInsider who is a founding member of the local MSDNCompetence Center.
Zoltán Arvai is a Microsoft MVP who is a front–endarchitect and a user experience designer of NextGenSolutionsLtd.
Dávid Fülöp is a professional developerand software development trainer contracted by multiple companiesand universities.