20481 Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps using HTML5 and JavaScript

Course Objectives

Describe the Windows 8 platform and features, and explore the basics of a Windows app interface.
Create the User Interface layout and structure.
Apply the MVVM pattern to application design.
Implement the AppBar and layout controls.
Use templates to create the UI.
Use data binding to present data in the UI.
Handle files and streams.
Design and implement Process Lifetime Management (PLM).
Handle navigation scenarios in a Windows Store app.
Implement Semantic Zoom.
Design and implement contracts such as Search, Share and Settings.
Implement tiles and toast notifications in a Windows Store app.
Respond to mouse, keyboard and touch events, including gestures.
Deploy a Windows Store app to the Windows Store or an enterprise store.

Course Outline

Module 1: Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps

a. Introduction to the Windows 8 Platform

b. Windows 8 User Interface Principles

c. WinRT and Language Projections

d. Lab : Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows Store Apps

Module 2: Single-Page Applications and the MVVM Design Pattern

a. Single-Page Applications

b. The MVVM Design Pattern

c. Lab : Single-Page Apps and the MVVM Design Pattern

Module 3: Using WinJS

a. The WinJS Library

b. WinJS APIs

c. Lab : Using WinJS – Define the Data Namespace and Objects

Module 4: Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls.

a. Windows 8 Layout Controls

b. Implementing WinJS Controls and Templates

c. The AppBar Control

d. Snap and Fill

e. Lab : Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls

Module 5: Presenting Data

a. Working with Data Presentation Controls

b. The ListView Control

c. Lab : Presenting Data – Implement the ListView Control

Module 6: Handling Files in Windows Store Apps

a. Handling Files and Streams in Windows Store apps

b. Working with File User Interface Components

c. Lab : Handling Files in Windows Store Apps

Module 7: Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management

a. Process Lifetime Management

b. Launching Windows Store Apps

c. Implementing State Management Strategy

d. Lab : Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management

Module 8: Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App

a. Handling Navigation in Windows Store apps

b. Semantic Zoom

c. Lab : Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App

Module 9: Implementing Windows 8 Contracts

a. Designing for Charms and Contracts

b. The Search Contract

c. The Share Contract

d. Managing App Settings and Preferences

e. Lab : Implementing Windows 8 Contracts – Implement the Search Contract

Module 10: Implementing Tiles and User Notifications

a. Implementing Tiles, Live Tiles, Secondary Tiles, and Badge Notifications

b. Implementing Toast Notifications

c. Lab : Implementing Tiles and User Notifications

Module 11: Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy

a. Evaluating Data Access Strategies

b. Working with Remote Data

c. Lab : Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy

Module 12: Responding to Mouse and Touch

a. Working with Mouse Events

b. Working with Gesture Events

c. Lab : Responding to Mouse and Touch – Implement Mouse Events

Module 13: Planning for Windows Store App Deployment

a. The Windows Store App Manifest

b. Windows Store App Certification

c. Windows 8 Enterprise App Deployment