{"product_id":"9781430249122","title":"Windows 8 XAML Primer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWindows 8 XAML Primer \u003c\/em\u003eis a fast-paced introduction to XAML for Windows 8 developers who are already proficient C# coders. It introduces you specifically to the world of XAML development for Windows 8 apps in a practical, hands-on way - so you'll be building apps from the very first pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on your existing C# knowledge, you're introduced to XAML from the ground up - what it is, what it does, and why it's important in Windows 8 development. You'll quickly learn how to use XAML efficiently within Visual Studio. You'll find practical coding quickstarts to get your XAML hands-on knowledge up to speed, so you'll be ready to progress to your more advanced Windows 8 programming projects with ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're confident in your .NET coding abilities but the jump to XAML and C# in Windows 8 is giving you pause, then Windows 8 XAML Primer will have you coding Windows 8 projects in its first pages, and you'll be ready to start your own apps by the time you're finished. \u003c\/p\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to code Windows 8 apps with XAML and C# with your own hands. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eConfidence in using XAML within Visual Studio 2012 efficiently. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to databind to both data sources and other elements. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAbout the many presentation controls and panels that XAML provides for you, what they do and how to use them to best effect. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow inbuilt resources such as styles, templates and dictionaries can make your code more fluid, terse, and efficient. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to develop storyboards using the Visual State Manager to create and control XAML animations within your user interface. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     This book is for new Windows 8 developers who have experience with C# and now want a firm foundation in XAML as they transition to the new world of Windows 8 app development.       \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBuilding your first XAML layouts \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eData Binding to data and elements \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePanels for presenting information \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eControls for interacting with users \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUsing Resources to speed your development \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCreating Animations and Managing Visual State \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47173117444336,"sku":"9781430249122","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430249122_p0.jpg?v=1763751933","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430249122","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}