Get a head start on building apps for Windows8. With a series of examples, this hands-on guide takes you through the processof creating complete touch-enabled apps that respond to native sensors. Throughthe course of the book, you’ll learn how to work with the Windows Runtimeapplication model while building a Bing Image Search app.
If you’re an experienced .NET developer who wants to get up to speed withWindows 8, this book provides the expertise and C# code samples you need.
Get a high-level overview of Windows 8 features—from the Start Screen to in-app features such as the Application Bar
Begin by building a simple app to retrieve Bing image search results from a web service
Learn about the components needed to complete the app, including UI design, the MVVM architectural pattern, and “tombstoning”
Take advantage of native OS features such as tiles, file pickers, and sharing requests
Examine the steps necessary to publish an app to the Windows Store
