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Windows 8 provides a new and exciting platform for developers. This coming version of Windows promises to
run on new hardware, such as tablets, as well as existing laptops and desktops. Microsoft has developed a new
layer for accessing and leveraging system resources, including the operating system services. The new Windows
Runtime (WinRT) is this layer.
Windows 8 application development is an exciting topic these days. Windows 8 introduces WinRT, the API for accessing the operating system and the underlying hardware where Metro applications run. WinRT can be accessed through multiple development languages, including C++, .NET languages and JavaScript. Developers from all backgrounds can use their skills to build beautiful and fast Windows 8 applications.
Author Michael Mayberry takes you through a quick overview of this new addition in WinRT Revealed and will get you started quickly in developing Windows 8 applications in this new environment. Written at a brisk space and a no-nonsense style, you'll find exactly what you need to understand what's different in WinRT compared to what you know, and pointers on how to develop solid WinRT applications even before Windows 8's release.
What you’ll learn
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What WinRT is
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How to access WinRT
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How to create WinRT components
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Best practices for UI programming
Who this book is for
This book reaches out to all developers who are interesting in creating Windows 8 applications, for both consumers and enterprise. Microsoft’s introduction of a new runtime framework in WinRT raises questions. This book aims to answer those questions and prepare developers for building apps for Windows 8.
Table of Contents
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Introducing WinRT
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Building WinRT Components
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Building a .Net App With WinRT
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Reaching Beyond the App
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WinRT Resources
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