This course is intended for professional developers who have 1 or more years of experience creating applications for a production environment and who are comfortable programming in C# and XAML to create Windows 8 apps.
In this course the students will learn the more advanced programming skills and techniques that they can use to optimize their Windows Store app and differentiate their app from other apps in the Windows Store. These advanced skills and techniques include a combination of both design and development skills. The students will also learn about supporting the apps that they have published to the Windows Store.
Module 1: Windows Store Apps Essentials |
| •Review Windows 8 App Essentials - Presentation
•Review Windows 8 App Essentials - Under the Hood
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Module 2: Implementing Animations and Transitions |
| •Using Animation
•Working with Transitions and Transformations
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Module 3: Implementing Globalization and Localization |
| •Working with Resource Files
•Implementing Culture-Specific Formatting
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Module 4: Branding and a Seamless User Interface |
| •Customizing the Splash Screen
•Differentiate your app with branding
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Module 5: Advanced Data Scenarios in a Windows Store App |
| •Windows Store App Storage Options
•Implementing Data Caching
•Advanced File Functionality
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Module 6: Creating Reusable Controls and Components |
| •Creating Custom Controls
•Extending Existing Controls
•Creating and Consuming WinMD Components
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Module 7: Implementing Advanced Contract Scenarios |
| •The Print Contract
•The Play To Contract
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Module 8: The Windows Push Notification Service (WNS) |
| •The Push Notification Service (WNS)
•Communicating with the Push Notification Service (WNS)
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Module 9: Capturing Media |
| •Using CameraCaptureUI to Capture Pictures, Videos or Audio
•Using MediaCapture to Capture Pictures, Video, or Audio
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Module 10: Background Tasks |
| •Creating Background Tasks
•Consuming Background Tasks in a Windows Store App
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Module 11: Working with Sensors and Devices |
| •Working with Sensors
•Working with Devices
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Module 12: Generating Revenue with your App |
| •Implementing Trial Functionality in a Windows Store App
•Implement In-App Purchases
•Advertising in a Windows Store App
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Module 13: Securing Windows Store App Data |
| •Managing Windows Authentication
•Managing Web Authentication
•Encryption in Windows Store Apps
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Module 14: Tracing and Profiling Windows Store Apps |
| •Tracing a Windows Store App
•Profiling a Windows Store App
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