Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using C#

Course details

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.

Course objectives

• Describe review the Windows 8 platform and features, and explore the basics of a Windows app interface.
• Create the User Interface layout and structure by using XAML.
• Use data binding to present data in the UI.
• Implement the AppBar and layout controls.
• Handle files and streams.
• Respond to application lifecycle events using Process Lifetime Management and the PLM extensibility points provided by the Visual Studio 2012 templates.
• Use templates to create the UI.
• Handle navigation scenarios in a Windows Store app.
• 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 Modules

• Module 1: Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
• Module 2: Creating User Interfaces using XAML
• Module 3: Presenting Data
• Module 4: Implementing Layout Using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
• Module 5: Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
• Module 6: Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
• Module 7: Working with Resources, Styles, and Templates
• Module 8: Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
• Module 9: Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
• Module 10: Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
• Module 11: Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
• Module 12: Responding to Mouse and Touch
• Module 13: Planning for Windows Store App Deployment