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.
Course details:
Module 1: Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
Lab : Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
Module 2: Single-Page Applications and the MVVM Design Pattern
Lab : Single-Page Apps and the MVVM Design Pattern
Module 3: Using WinJS
Lab : Using WinJS
Module 4: Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
Lab : Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
Module 5: Presenting Data
Lab : Presenting Data
Module 6: Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
Lab : Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
Module 7: Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
Lab : Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
Module 8: Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
Lab : Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
Module 9: Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
Lab : Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
Module 10: Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
Lab : Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
Module 11: Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
Lab : Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
Module 12: Responding to Mouse and Touch
Lab : Responding to Mouse and Touch
Module 13: Planning for Windows Store App Deployment