This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
Summary
The goal of this chapter was to introduce you to Windows Store apps. I started this chapter by providing you with an overview of the Microsoft design style principles. You also learned about the standard features of Windows Store apps such as the app bar, charms, and snapped view state.
I then led you, step-by-step, through the process of building your first Windows Store app. We created a really cool camera app which you could never create as a standard web application.
You learned about the standard elements of a Windows Store app. You learned how a Windows Store app is composed out of standard HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3. You also learned how Windows Store apps take advantage of Microsoft technologies such as the Windows Runtime and the Windows Library for JavaScript.
I also explained how you can take advantage of the features of Visual Studio for Windows 8 when building a Windows Store app. You learned how to run a Windows Store app using the simulator. You also learned how to debug a Windows Store app by using breakpoints and the Visual Studio JavaScript Console window.
Finally, you learned how you can make money from your Windows Store app by publishing your app to the Windows Store. You learned how to register your app, submit your app, and pass certification.