Windows 8.1 Apps with XAML and C# Sams Teach Yourself in 24 Hours

Learn how to build great Windows Store apps! Figures and code appear as they do in Visual Studio.In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Windows 8.1 Apps with XAML and C# in 24 Hours will help you build compelling apps for Windows 8.1 devices of all kinds. Using this book’s straightforward approach, you’ll learn to design and build apps, create flexible user interfaces, handle inputs, integrate controls, and more. Step by step, you’ll discover how to leverage XAML’s visual richness and the immense power of Windows 8.1. Every lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success!Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through today’s most common XAML and C# development tasks.Quizzes at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge.Notes present interesting information related to the discussion.Tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks.Cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them.Learn how to… Create user interfaces that adapt to any device, from tablets to high-def TVsHandle input from touch, mouse, pen, and keyboardManage the entire Windows 8.1 app lifecycle and all execution statesMaster powerful XAML controls for text, images, audio, video, and moreIntegrate vector graphics that scale perfectly to any sizeApply rich animationsWork with styles, templates, and visual statesExploit the Windows charms within your appsTake full advantage of data binding and contractsRead data from sensors and control external devicesProvide dynamic updates via live tiles, notifications, and the lock screenDiscover the many ways to monetize your Windows Store apps Read more