Description:

This course will teach you advanced programming practices and techniques that will help you develop Windows Store apps. In this course, you will learn how design and develop Windows Store apps, as well as implement advanced features, such as using location information, streaming media to external devices, and integrating with online services. You will also learn how to use Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 and Expression Blend tools.

Module 1: Windows Store App EssentialsThis module describes the essential Windows Store app features.Lessons

• Review Windows Store App Essentials
• Review Windows Store App Essentials - Under the Hood

Module 2: Implementing Animations and TransitionsThis module explains how to add animations and transitions to improve the user experience by using JavaScript APIs and CSS.Lessons

• Using Animation
• Working with Transitions and Transformations

Lab : Implementing Animations and Transitions

• Creating Animations in a Windows Store App
• Creating Transitions and Transformations in a Windows Store App

Module 3: Implementing Globalization and LocalizationThis module explains how to localize the Windows Store application User Interface.Lessons

• Working with Resource Files
• Implementing Culture-Specific Formatting

Lab : Implementing Globalization and Localization

• Create and Consume Resource Files
• Apply Culture-Specific Formatting

Module 4: Branding and a Seamless User InterfaceThis module explains how to brand Windows Store app and improve the loading experience with a splash screen.Lessons

• Customizing the Splash Screen
• Branding the User Interface

Lab : Branding and Seamless User Interface

• Create a Customized Splash Screen
• Branding a Windows Store App

Module 5: Advanced Data Scenarios in a Windows Store AppThis module explains how to use various storage mechanisms, choose a suitable caching strategy for a Windows Store app, and use advanced file access methods.Lessons

• Windows Store App Storage Options
• Implementing Data Caching
• Advanced File Functionality

Lab : Caching Data

• Cache Data

Module 6: Creating Reusable Controls and ComponentsThis module explains how to create custom controls, extend templated controls, and create and consume WinMD components.Lessons

• Creating Custom Controls
• Extending Existing Controls
• Consuming WinMD Components

Lab : Creating Reusable Controls and Components

• Create and Use a Custom Control
• Consume a WinMD Component

Module 7: Implementing Advanced Contract ScenariosThis module explains how to implement the Print and Settings contracts and the Play To API.Lessons

• The Print Contract
• The Play To Contract

Lab : Printing

• Print a single page
• Print multiple pages

Module 8: The Windows Push Notification Service (WNS)This module explains how to work with the Push Notification Service (WNS).Lessons

• The Push Notification Service (WNS)
• Communicating with the Push Notification Service (WNS)

Lab : The Windows Push Notification Service (WNS)

• Manage a Windows Notification Service (WNS) Channel

Module 9: Capturing MediaThis module explains how to capture media with the camera and microphone.Lessons

• Using CameraCaptureUI to Capture Pictures, Videos or Audio
• Using MediaCapture to Capture Pictures, Video, or Audio

Lab : Capturing Media

• Capture video using the CameraCaptureUI API
• Capture image using the MediaCapture API

Module 10: Background TasksThis module explains how to create and consume background tasks.Lessons

• Creating Background Tasks
• Consuming Background Tasks in a Windows Store App

Lab : Background Tasks

• Create and Consume a Background Task
• Consume background tasks.

Module 11: Working with Sensors and DevicesThis module explains how to discover device capabilities, interact with devices, and act upon sensor data. Lessons

• Working with Sensors
• Working with Devices

Lab : Working with Sensors and Devices

• Use the orientation sensor
• Use location services

Module 12: Generating Revenue with your AppThis module explains how implement trial licensing and in-app purchasing and advertising.Lessons

• Implementing Trial Functionality in a Windows Store App
• Implement In-App Purchases
• Advertising in a Windows Store App

Lab : Generating Revenue with your App

• Use Windows.Store Classes to Support Trial App Conversion
• Implement In-App Purchasing in an App

Module 13: Securing Windows Store App DataThis module explains how to manage Windows authentication and web authentication in Windows Store apps. Lessons

• Managing Windows Authentication
• Managing Web Authentication
• Encryption in Windows Store Apps

Lab : Securing Windows Store App Data

• Encrypt User Information
• Use ACS Authentication

Module 14: Tracing and Profiling Windows Store AppsThis module explains how to diagnose problems and monitor Windows Store app behavior by using tracing and profiling tools and APIs.Lessons

• Tracing a Windows Store App
• Profiling a Windows Store App