Professional Windows 8 Programming Application Development with C# and XAML

Discover exciting ways to create Windows-based applications The arrival of Windows 8 is a complete game changer. The operating system and its development platform offer you an entirely new way to create rich, full-featured Windows-based applications. This team of authors takes you on a journey through all the new development features of the Windows 8 platform, specifically how to utilize Visual Studio 2012 and the XAML/C# languages to produce robust apps that are ready for deployment in the new Windows Store. Professional Windows 8 Programming: Shows you how to utilize XAML to produce rich, content-driven user interfaces Makes use of the new App Bar to create a chrome-less menu system Shows you how to support sensors and geolocation on Windows 8 devices Demonstrates how to integrate your app into the Windows 8 ecosystem with Contracts and Extensions Walks you through the new Windows 8 navigation system for multipage apps Details how to minimize code with Data Binding and MVVM design patterns Features tips on getting your app ready for the Windows Store Shows how to maximize revenue for your app using available monetization strategies wrox.com Programmer ForumsJoin our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world. Code DownloadsTake advantage of free code samples from this book and code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use. Read MoreFind articles, e-books, sample chapters, and table of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you.