Essentials of Developing Windows Metro Style Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript Masaken Sheraton, Cairo

Course details

Overview:

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 Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools.

Objectives:

• 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.