MOC 20481 – Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript

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This Essentials of Developing Windows Metro Style Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript training class is a 5 day instructor-led training class that is presented by Microsoft training partners to their end customers.  Students will learn essential programming skills and techniques that are required to develop Windows Store apps. This includes a combination of both design and development skills, as well as ensuring that students are comfortable using and making the most of the Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools.

This course is intended for professional developers who have 1 or more years of experience in creating applications.

Goals

  • Learn to describe review the Windows 8 platform and features, and explore the basics of a Windows app interface.
  • Learn to create the User Interface layout and structure.
  • Learn to apply the MVVM pattern to application design.
  • Learn to implement the AppBar and layout controls.
  • Learn to use templates to create the UI.
  • Learn to use data binding to present data in the UI.
  • Learn to handle files and streams.
  • Learn to design and implement Process Lifetime Management (PLM).
  • Learn to handle navigation scenarios in a Windows Store app.
  • Learn to implement Semantic Zoom.
  • Learn to design and implement contracts such as Search, Share and Settings.
  • Learn to implement tiles and toast notifications in a Windows Store app.
  • Learn to respond to mouse, keyboard and touch events, including gestures.
  • Learn to deploy a Windows Store app to the Windows Store or an enterprise store.

Outline

  1. Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
    1. Introduction to the Windows 8 Platform
    2. Windows 8 User Interface Principles
    3. WinRT and Language Projections
    4. Lab: Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps
      1. Explore the Windows 8 Platform
      2. Explore a Windows Store App
      3. Create an App User Interface Using Visual Studio 2012 and Blend Development Tools
  2. Single-Page Applications and the MVVM Design Pattern
    1. Single-Page Apps
    2. The MVVM Design Pattern
  3. Using WinJS
    1. The WinJS Library
    2. WinJS APIs
    3. Lab: Using WinJS
      1. Define the Data Namespace and Objects
      2. Use promises to load data asynchronously
  4. Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
    1. Windows 8 Layout Controls
    2. Implementing Templates
    3. The AppBar Control
    4. Snap and Scale
    5. Lab: Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
      1. Implement an AppBar Control
      2. Create Adaptive Views
      3. Create a Template Control
  5. Presenting Data
    1. Working with Data Presentation Controls
    2. The ListView Control
    3. Lab: Presenting Data
      1. Create the Data
      2. Implement the ListView Control
  6. Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
    1. Handling Files and Streams in Windows Store apps
    2. Working with File User Interface Components
    3. Lab: Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
      1. Read Data from the Notes File
      2. Write Data to the Notes File
  7. Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
    1. Process Lifetime Management
    2. Launching Windows Store Apps
    3. Implementing State Management Strategy
    4. Lab: Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
      1. Explore the Different PLM States
      2. Implement State Management
  8. Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
    1. Handling Navigation in Windows Store apps
    2. Semantic Zoom
    3. Lab: Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
      1. Add Navigation to the App
      2. Implement Semantic Zoom
  9. Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
    1. Designing for Charms and Contracts
    2. The Search Contract
    3. The Share Contract
    4. Managing App Settings and Preferences
    5. Lab: Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
      1. Implement the Search Contract
      2. Implement the Share Contract
      3. Adding a New Setting to the Settings Pane
  10. Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
    1. Implementing Tiles, Live Tiles, Secondary Tiles, and Badge Notifications
    2. Implementing Toast Notifications
    3. Lab: Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
      1. Enable Live Tile Functionality on the Main Tile
      2. Add Secondary Tile Functionality
  11. Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
    1. Evaluating Data Access Strategies
    2. Working with Remote Data
  12. Responding to Mouse, Keyboard and Touch
    1. Working with Mouse Events
    2. Working with Gesture Events
    3. Lab: Responding to Mouse, Keyboard and Touch
      1. Implement Mouse Events
      2. Implement Gesture Events
  13. Planning for Windows Store App Deployment
    1. The Windows Store App Manifest
    2. Windows Store App Certification
    3. Enterprise App Deployment

To Hire an AMS Microsoft Windows Store Apps using HTML5 and JavaScript Subject Matter Expert Developer and Instructor who also teaches this class, call 800-798-3901 today!

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