Programming Metro-style Apps with C# (Windows 8, Windows RT, WinRT) Training Course
The objective of this course is to allow developers to write applications in Metro-style, the new application model available with Windows 8. Metro-style apps can run either on ordinary desktops, or a new family of “post-PC” devices designed to compete with the iPad.
This three-day course is designed for .NET developers who want to fully understand how to port their skills over to Windows Runtime, or WinRT. The course will take students through all the important aspects of building this new type of application.
Course Outline
Day 1
- Understanding WinRT
- Pros and cons of HTML5 track over XAML track
- Basic form layouts
- HTTP communication with JSON
- Local data storage
Day 2
- More local data storage (ORM)
- Infinite scroll lists
- Pull to refresh
- Multitouch
- Split-view
Day 3
- Notifications
- Location
- Social network integration
- Selling on Windows Store
- Handing in-app purchases
Requirements
Silverlight developers are obviously welcome, but no experience of Silverlight/WPF/XAML is necessary.
Delivery Options
Private Group Training
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- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from €6840 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €2160 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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