{"product_id":"9781430244028","title":"Pro Windows 8 Development with HTML5 and JavaScript","description":"\u003cp\u003eApps are at the heart of Windows 8, bringing rich and engaging experiences to both tablet and desktop users. Windows 8 uses the Windows Runtime (WinRT), a complete reimagining of Windows development that supports multiple programming languages and is built on HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. These applications are the future of Windows development and JavaScript is perfect language to take advantage of this exciting and flexible environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeasoned author \u003cstrong\u003eAdam Freeman\u003c\/strong\u003e explains how to get the most from WinRT and Windows 8 by focusing on the features you need for your project. He starts with the nuts-and-bolts and shows you everything through to advanced features, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach topic is covered clearly and concisely and is packed with the details you need to learn to be truly effective. 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, Windows Runtime and Javascript.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand what Windows 8 apps and WinRT are capable of and why they are special \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse advanced features to create immersive and engaging Windows 8 applications \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Creating applications that work seamlessly on tablets and desktops \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse cutting-edge features like WebSockets and Cloud Computing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare and deploy your applications \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit test, debug and performance-tune 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 development using the cross-platform standards of HTML5 and JavaScript. Basic coding knowledge is assumed but no Microsoft-specific assumptions are made.      \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003cstrong\u003ePart I – Getting Started\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.       Putting Windows 8 and WinRT in Context \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.       Preparing for Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.       HTML5 Primer \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.       CSS3 Primer \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.       JavaScript Language Primer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II – Core App Development \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.       A First Application \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.       Creating the Main  UI \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.       Creating the Start Menu UI \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.       Handling Touch Events \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.     Dealing with I\/O and Storage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11.     Using Networking and the Cloud \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12.     Asynchronous Programming \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13.     Using Data \u0026amp; Databases \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14.     Windows 8 Platform Integration \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15.     Using Geolocation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16.     Working with Multimedia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III – Packaging \u0026amp; Deployment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17.     Preparing for Deployment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18.     Dealing with licences, signing and the Windows store \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19.     Using side-loading and Enterprise deployments \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20.     Managing versions and telemetry \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV – Advanced Metro Development \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e21.     Sharing Data \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e22.     Developing with multiple programming languages \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e23.     Performance Tuning Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24.     Unit Testing JavaScript Applications \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e25.     Security \u0026amp; Cryptography \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e26.     Internationalization \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127553999088,"sku":"9781430244028","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430244028_p0.jpg?v=1763749845","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430244028","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}