Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript

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 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 Modules

• Module 1: Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
• Module 2: Single-Page Applications and the MVVM Design Pattern
• Module 3: Using WinJS
• Module 4: Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
• Module 5: Presenting Data
• Module 6: Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
• Module 7: Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
• 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