Course details
Students will learn essential programming skills and techniques required to develop Windows Store apps, including a combination of design and development skills and using Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools.
Course Outline
1 - Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
- Introduction to the Windows 8 Platform
- Windows 8 UI Principles
- WinRT and Language Projections
- Lab : Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
2 - Creating User Interfaces using XAML
- XAML Basics
- XAML Code-Behind
- Advanced XAML
- Lab : Creating User Interfaces using XAML
3 - Presenting Data
- Working with Data Presentation Controls
- The GridView Control
- Lab : Presenting Data
4 - Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
- WinRT Controls
- AppBar Control
- Snapped and Fill Views
- Lab : Implementing Layout by Using Built-In Controls in Windows 8
5 - Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
- Handling Files and Streams in Windows Store Apps
- Working with File User Interface Components
- Lab : Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
6 - Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
- Process Lifetime Management
- Windows Store App Activation and Background Tasks
- Implementing a State Management Strategy
- Lab : Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
7 - Working with Resources, Styles, and Templates
- Creating Shared Resources
- Creating Styles and Templates
- Lab : Working with Styles and Templates
8 - Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
- Handling Navigation in Windows Store Apps
- Semantic Zoom
- Lab : Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
9 - Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
- Designing for Charms and Contracts
- The Search Contract
- The Share Contract
- Managing App Settings
- Lab : Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
10 - Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
- Implementing Tiles, Live Tiles, Secondary Tiles and Badge Notifications
- Implementing Toast Notifications
- Lab : Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
11 - Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
- Evaluating Data Access Strategies
- Working with Remote Data
12 - Responding to Mouse and Touch
- Working with Pointer Events
- Working with Gesture Events
- Lab : Responding to Mouse and Touch
13 - Planning for Windows Store App Deployment
- The Windows Store App Manifest
- Windows Store App Certification
Target Audience: This course is intended for professional developers who have 1-2 years of experience creating client applications and who are comfortable programming in C# and have done some XAML-based programming.
Related Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): Windows Store Apps
- MCSD: Windows Store Apps Using C#
Related Exams:
- Essentials of Developing Windows Metro style Apps using C#
Course Location
About New Horizons Ireland
With a very convenient location next to Jervis street in Dublin 1, we offer a wide range of IT and business skills courses and we can also send our instructors to your location.
We are 100% Irish owned, but we are also part of the largest independent IT Training Provider, New Horizons Computer Learning Centres who deliver more courses than any other IT training company.
Because we're local, we understand the needs of business and individuals in our community. Whether you choose to take classes in person or online, you're always welcome to call or stop by.
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