{"product_id":"9781430240488","title":"Pro Windows 8.1 Development with XAML and C#","description":"\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows 8.1 apps are revolutionizing development on the Windows platform. Fast, fluid, tactile and chrome-free, they provide a brand-new look and feel for Windows users. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese apps rely on Microsoft's Windows 8 modern UI to provide their rich and engaging user experiences for both desktop and tablet users. The new UI in turn relies upon the Windows Runtime (WinRT) to give its apps unparalleled flexibility and power. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding this stack of new technologies and how they tie in to the proven C# language and the XAML standard is the subject of this book. Experienced writers \u003cstrong\u003eJesse Liberty, Phil Japikse, and Jon Galloway \u003c\/strong\u003eexplain how you can get the most from Windows 8.1 by focusing on the features that you need for your project and bringing your existing C# coding knowledge to bear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey begin with a nuts-and-bolts examination of how the technologies fit together and show you everything you need to get up and running with the new platform. Once you have a good understanding on the basics, you progress to more advanced topics steadily increasing your understanding as a whole. This holistic knowledge is essential to truly master Windows 8.1 development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach topic is covered clearly and concisely and is packed with the details you need to code effectively. The most important features are given a no-nonsense, in-depth treatment and chapters contain examples that demonstrate both the power and the subtlety of Windows 8.1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Metro and WinRT are capable of and why they are special \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to use advanced features to create immersive and engaging Windows 8.1 applications \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create applications that work seamlessly on tablets and desktops \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prepare and deploy your Windows 8.1 applications \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     This book is suitable for anyone wanting to get to grips with Windows 8.1 development using the cross-platform standards of XAML and C#.       \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003cp\u003e1 Getting Started \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Building Your First Windows 8 App \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Themes, Panels, and Controls\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 Binding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Views\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 Local Data\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 Remote Data and Services\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 Search and Share Contracts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9 Notifications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Application Life Cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11 Making Money\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 Publishing Your App\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139380068592,"sku":"9781430240488","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430240488_p0.jpg?v=1763749809","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430240488","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}