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Introduction to Windows 8 Development with WinRT: Course Overview and Key Features

Join instructors Kevin Stumpf and Danny Warren as they introduce the Windows 8 development platform. This course covers essential features of Windows 8, including XAML, WinRT APIs, page navigation, and application lifecycle management. Discover how to implement core functionalities like live tiles, sharing, and background tasks. Participate in hands-on exercises and a Hackathon to create a Windows Store app. Engage with peers, ask questions, and gain the resources you need for successful software development in the Windows ecosystem.

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Introduction to Windows 8 Development with WinRT: Course Overview and Key Features

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  1. Developing for Windows 8/WinRTSession 1 - Introduction Kevin Stumpf Danny Warren

  2. Meet Your Instructors Kevin Stumpf Danny Warren B.S. Computer Science from Neumont University http://neumont.edu/ Certified .NET 4 Developer (MCPD) @dannydwarren dannydwarren@gmail.com http://blogs.interknowlogy.com/author/dannywarren/ • B.Sc. Business Informatics from Germany • Former WPF Instructor • message@stumpf-kevin.com • http://blogs.interknowlogy.com/author/kevinstumpf/

  3. Meet Your Peers • Where are you coming from? • What experience do you have in software? (XAML/C#?) • Have you installed Windows 8 yet?

  4. Meet Your Sponsors • InterKnowlogy • vNext • Nokia

  5. Mission of this Course • Gain a broad understanding of Windows 8 development platform • Learn how to use the most important Windows 8 features and WinRTAPIs

  6. Course Overview • Introduction (TODAY) • Introduction to XAML and WinRT’s powerful Control Framework (4 Dec 2012) • Page-Navigation Model and Application Lifecycle (8 Jan 2012?) • Fundamentals (Async/Await, WinRT API, Security) (17 Jan 2012?) • Settings and Search Contract • Share Contract • Live Tiles and Device Orientation Handling • Background Tasks and Proximity using Near Field Communication (NFC) • Introduction to ModelViewViewModel (MVVM) • InterKnowlogy’s WinRT MVVM Framework Session Part I/II • InterKnowlogy’s WinRT MVVM Framework Session Part II/II • Presentation of HackathonEntries+ Certificate/Prize Giveaway

  7. Session Format During Session Post Session Ask Questions on the Windows 8 Forums and email us a link to your question. http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/windowsapps Do your homework! Mom will be proud. Materials will be available online within 24hrs after each session. http://blogs.interknowlogy.com/ • Homework Review • Theory • Practical Implementation • Homework Assignment • Q&A

  8. Hackathon • Create your own Windows Store App • Individually or in Teams • Judging by Peers and Instructors • Prizes

  9. Introducing Windows 8 Two Faces

  10. Key Features (Demos) • Live Tiles • Search • Share • Settings

  11. Development Environment Tips • OS and Tools Installation Instructions • http://blogs.interknowlogy.com/2012/11/21/development-environment-for-windows-8/ • DPI Change • Task Bar • Icon Arrangement

  12. Q&A • WHAT! Is your favorite color? • Blue…NO Yellooooow…. • Anything else? • Need help with Windows 8 and development tools installations?

  13. The End • We’re here to help! • So ask questions. 

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