About this course
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 Microsoft Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools.
This course maps to the 70-481 exam.
Audience profile
This course is intended for professional developers who have one or more years of experience creating applications and who are comfortable programming in HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3.
At course completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the Windows 8 platform and features, and explore the basics of a Windows app interface.
- Create the User Interface layout and structure.
- Apply the MVVM pattern to application design.
- Implement the AppBar and layout controls.
- Use templates to create the UI.
- Use data binding to present data in the UI.
- Handle files and streams.
- Design and implement Process Lifetime Management (PLM).
- Handle navigation scenarios in a Windows Store app.
- Implement Semantic Zoom.
- Design and implement contracts such as Search, Share and Settings.
- Implement tiles and toast notifications in a Windows Store app.
- Respond to mouse, keyboard and touch events, including gestures.
- Deploy a Windows Store app to the Windows Store or an enterprise store.
Module 1: Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
This module describes the Windows 8 platform and features, and explores the basics of a Windows Store app interface.
Lessons
- Introduction to the Windows 8 Platform
- Windows 8 User Interface Principles
- WinRT and Language Projections
Lab : Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
Module 2: Single-Page Applications and the MVVM Design Pattern
This module describes the principles used for building single-page apps and how to apply the MVVM design pattern using JavaScript.
Lessons
- Single-Page Applications
- The MVVM Design Pattern
Lab : Single-Page Apps and the MVVM Design Pattern
Module 3: Using WinJS
This module explains how to use WinJS to build Windows Store apps.
Lessons
- The WinJS Library
- WinJS APIs
Lab : Using WinJS
Module 4: Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
This module explains how to implement the AppBar and layout controls.
Lessons
- Windows 8 Layout Controls
- Implementing WinJS Controls and Templates
- The AppBar Control
- Snap and Fill
Lab : Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
Module 5: Presenting Data
This module explains how to use data binding to present data in the User Interface.
Lessons
- Working with Data Presentation Controls
- The ListView Control
Lab : Presenting Data
Module 6: Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
This module explains how to handle files and streams in Windows Store Apps.
Lessons
- Handling Files and Streams in Windows Store apps
- Working with File User Interface Components
Lab : Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
Module 7: Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
This module explains how to respond to application lifecycle events using Process Lifetime Management (PLM) and the PLM extensibility points provided by the Visual Studio 2012 templates.
Lessons
- Process Lifetime Management
- Launching Windows Store Apps
- Implementing State Management Strategy
Lab : Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
Module 8: Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
This module explains how to handle navigation scenarios in a Windows Store app and how to implement Semantic Zoom.
Lessons
- Handling Navigation in Windows Store apps
- Semantic Zoom
Lab : Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
Module 9: Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
This module explains how to design and implement Windows 8 contracts such as Search, Share and Settings.
Lessons
- Designing for Charms and Contracts
- The Search Contract
- The Share Contract
- Managing App Settings and Preferences
Lab : Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
Module 10: Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
This module explains how to implement tiles and toast notifications in a Windows Store App.
Lessons
- Implementing Tiles, Live Tiles, Secondary Tiles, and Badge Notifications
- Implementing Toast Notifications
Lab : Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
Module 11: Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
This module explains how to implement various data access scenarios for Windows Store apps.
Lessons
- Evaluating Data Access Strategies
- Working with Remote Data
Lab : Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
Module 12: Responding to Mouse and Touch
This module explains how to respond to mouse, keyboard and touch events, including gestures.
Lessons
- Working with Mouse Events
- Working with Gesture Events
Lab : Responding to Mouse and Touch
Module 13: Planning for Windows Store App Deployment
This module explains how to deploy Windows Store apps to the Windows Store or an enterprise store.
Lessons
- The Windows Store App Manifest
- Windows Store App Certification
- Windows 8 Enterprise App Deployment
- 1 or more years of experience creating applications
- 1 to 3 months experience creating Windows client applications
- 1 to 3 months experience using Visual Studio 2010 or 2012
- Attended Course 20480B: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3, or equivalent knowledge
Auditoriniai mokymai
Pradžios data | Trukmė, d. | Kurso pavadinimas | Kaina, € | Statusas |
Užklausti | 5 | 20480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 | € 1,500 | |
Užklausti | 5 | 20483: Programming in C# | € 1,500 | |
Užklausti | 5 | 20486: Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications | € 1,500 | |
Užklausti | 5 | 20481: Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript | € 1,500 | |
Užklausti | 5 | 20485: Advanced Windows Store App Development Using C# | € 1,500 | |
Užklausti | 5 | Building Effective Websites Using Microsoft MVC (nuotolinė klasė - ENG) | € 1,500 | Organizuojamas |
Užklausti | 5 | Developing ASP.net MVC WEB Applications (nuotolinė klasė - ENG) | € 1,500 | Organizuojamas |