Build Windows 8 Apps with Microsoft Visual C# and Visual Basic Step by Step (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to building Windows 8 apps with .NET

Teach yourself how to build Windows 8 applications using Microsoft(R) .NET Framework 4.5 with Microsoft Visual C# 2012 or Visual Basic 2012--one step at a time. Ideal for those with intermediate to advanced .NET development skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for creating apps that easily adapt to different screen sizes--including desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and slates.

Discover how to: Build apps using Windows 8 design guidelines Explore the Windows 8 application architecture Apply tools and libraries from Visual Studio and the Windows 8 SDK Use XAML to create touch-optimized user interfaces Create apps that make use of device sensors Manage the Windows 8 application lifecycle Prepare your app for the Windows Store