Professional Windows 8 Programming: Application Development with C# and XAML

Professional Windows® 8 Programming: Application Development with C# and XAML
Copyright
About The Authors
About The Technical Editors
Credits
Acknowledgments
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Glimpse into the Future
	The Game Changer
	What Makes Windows 8 Different?
		Understanding Windows 8: The Zune Concept
		Windows Phone 7 Carry-overs
	Getting Around in Windows 8
		The Login Screen
		The Start Screen
		The Search Feature
		Application Life Cycle
		Accessing Desktop Mode
	Windows Store App Development
	Hello Windows 8
		Selecting a Language and Default Folders
		Building a Simple Windows Store App
		Setting App Capabilities
		What About HTML Developers?
	Types of Windows Store Apps
		Grid Applications
	Split Applications
		Creating a Split Application
	Summary
Chapter 2: What Is XAML?
	A Quick XAML History Lesson
	XAML Basics
	XAML in Visual Studio 2012
	Controls for Windows 8
		Layout Controls
		Action Controls
	Summary
Chapter 3: Enhancing Your Apps with Control Styles, Data Binding, and Semantic Zoom
	Customizing Your Apps
	Styling Controls
		Understanding Basic Styling
		Referencing Styles Across an App
		Using Microsoft\'s Default Styles
	Data Binding
		Understanding Basic Data Entry
		Binding Objects to the User Interface
		Updating Data with Two-Way Data Binding
		Data Binding Summary
	Windows 8 Data Binding Controls
		ComboBox
		ListBox
		ListView
		GridView
		Grouped GridView
	Using SemanticZoom
	Using Custom Controls
	Summary
Chapter 4: Windows 8 User Interface Final Touches
	Application Bars, Notifications, Splash Screens, and Live Tiles
	Working with the App Bar
		Creating the Top App Bar Navigation
		Wiring Up the App Pages
		Adding Filtering Capability
		Adding Finishing Touches to the App
	Adding Notifications
		Understanding Templates
		A Toast Example
	Creating Live Tiles
		Available Tile Templates
		Live Tiles Example
	Splash Screen
	Summary
Chapter 5: Application Life Cycle
	Applications Reborn
	What Is the Windows 8 Life Cycle?
		App Launch
		App Activation
		App Resume
		App Close
	Background Operations
		Triggers and Conditions
		Lock Screen
		Progress Reporting
		Debugging
		Deadlock
	Summary
Chapter 6: Handling Data, Files, and Networking
	Getting Started with Data, Files, and Networking
	Handling Application Data and Files
		Getting Started with the Data Samples App
		Understanding Windows.Storage API
		Working with Data and Files Locations
		File Access Permissions
		Local Settings and Application Data
		Roaming Settings and Application Data
		Temporary Application Data
		Versioning Application Data
		Clearing Application Data
		Displaying Pictures Library Content
		Selecting Files: User Experience
		Tracking Files and Folders
		Serializing and Deserializing Data
		Data Encryption and Decryption
	Networking
		Establishing Socket Connectivity
		Data Transfers
		Activating Proximity and Tapping
		Syndicated Content
		Accessing Network Information
	Example: Leaderboard App
	Summary
Chapter 7: Sensors
	Windows Sensor Platform
		Hardware for the Sensor Platform
		Windows Sensor Platform Overview
	Using the 3-D Accelerometer
	Using the 3-D Compass
		Using the Compass Class
		Calculating True North Headings
	Using the 3-D Gyrometer
	Using the Inclinometer
	Using the Ambient Light Sensor
	Using the Orientation Sensors
		Using the OrientationSensor Class
		Using the SimpleOrientationSensor Class
	Summary
Chapter 8: Geolocation
	What Is Geolocation?
	Geolocation in Windows 8
		Using the Geolocator Class
		Understanding the CivicAddress Class
	Using the Bing Maps SDK
		Referencing the Bing Maps SDK
		Using the Bing.Maps.Map Class
		Using Pushpins on the Map
		Adding Traffic Information
	Getting Directions
		Enabling Directions with Pushpins
	Summary
Chapter 9: Application Contracts and Extensions
	App Contracts and Extensions
	Using the File Picker Contract
		Selecting a Single File
		Selecting Multiple Files
		Selecting Files from Windows Store Apps
		Debugging File Picker Activation
	Using the Cached File Updater Contract
	Using the Play to Contract
		Introducing the PlayToManager Class
		Testing PlayTo Scenarios
	Using the Search Contract
	Using the Settings Contract
	Using the Share Contract
		Introducing the DataTransferManager Class
		DataTransferManager.DataRequested
		DataTransferManager.TargetApplicationChosen
		Share Contract Scenarios
	Using the Account Picture Provider Extension
	Using the AutoPlay Extension
	Using the Background Tasks Extension
		Using Push Notifications
		Using Background Tasks
	Using the Camera Settings Extension
	Using the Contact Picker Extension
	Using the File Activation Extension
		Implementing the File Activation Extension
		Debugging File Activation
	Using the Game Explorer Extension
	Using the Print Task Settings Extension
	Using the Protocol Activation Extension
		Activating the Maps App
		Making the Required Declarations
		Debugging Protocol Activation
	Using SSL/Certificates Extension
	Summary
Chapter 10: Windows Store Application Architecture
	Best Practices for Your Apps
	Understanding MVVM
	Locating ViewModels
	Refactoring the Artist Browser
		Instantiating a ViewModelLocator
		Removing DefaultViewModel
		Simplifying the Models
	Using Commands to Handle Input
	Using MVVM Frameworks
		Understanding MVVM Light
		Messaging in MVVM Light
	Summary
Chapter 11: Windows Store and Monetization
	Windows Store Overview
	How Consumers See Your App
		App Discovery
		Making the First Good Impression
		Promoting Your App
	Selling Your Apps
		Windows Store Economics
		Windows Store API Overview
		Getting Started with the Color Shopping App
		Supporting Trials
		In-App Purchases
		Adding Advertisements
		Summary: The Economics of Monetizing Your App
	Application Packaging
		Preparing your app in Visual Studio
		Packaging Apps Using a Command Line
		Packaging Enterprise Line-of-Business (LOB) Apps
		Testing with Windows App Certification Kit
		Understanding Windows Store Certification Requirements
	Summary
Chapter 12: Putting It All Together: Building a Windows Store Application
	Welcome to the Final Chapter of the Book
	Designing the Wrox BookStore App
		Displaying Wrox Press Books
		Adding a Wish List across Devices
	Diving into the Code
		Getting Ready for MVVM
		Creating Sample Data
	Creating the Home Page
		Configuring the XAML
		Updating the ViewModel
		Finishing the Code Behind
	Drilling Down into Groups
		Configuring the XAML
		Updating the View Model
		Finishing the Code Behind
	Showing Detailed Book Information
		Configuring the XAML
		Updating the View Model
		Finishing the Code Behind
	Providing a Wish List Feature with SkyDrive
		Making Files Available Locally
		Registering Your App
		Loading/Creating the Wish List File
		Saving the Wish List File
		Adding the Commands
	Updating the Tile and Splash Screen
	Getting Ready for the Store
		Opening a Developer Account
		Reserving an App Name
		Acquiring a Developer License
		Editing the App Manifest
		Associating the App with the Store
		Capturing Screenshots
		Creating App Packages
		Uploading App Packages
		Concluding Remarks on the Store Checklist
	Summary
Index
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