Pro Windows Phone 7 Development
Pro Windows Phone 7 Development

Author: Rob Cameron

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2011-08-04

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 143023220X

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The Windows Phone 7 platform provides a remarkable opportunity for Windows developers to create state-of-the-art mobile applications using their existing skills and a familiar toolset. For iOS and Android developers, this book provides the right level of content to help developers rapidly come up to speed on Windows Phone. Pro Windows Phone 7 Development will help you unlock the potential of this platform and create dazzling, visually rich, and highly functional applications for the Windows Phone Marketplace. For developers new to the Windows Phone 7 platform, whether .NET, iPhone, or Android developers, this book starts by introducing you to the features and specifications of the Windows Phone series, and then leads you through the complete application development process. You'll learn how to use Microsoft technologies like Silverlight, .NET, the XNA Framework, Visual Studio, and Expression Blend effectively, how to take advantage of the available sensors such as the location service, accelerometer, and touch, make your apps location-aware using GPS data, utilize the rich media capabilities of the Windows Phone series, and much more. Finally, you'll receive a full tutorial on how to publish and sell your application through the Windows Phone Marketplace.

Windows Phone 7 Application Development For Dummies
Windows Phone 7 Application Development For Dummies

Author: Bill Hughes

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-07-05

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 1118132084

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Learn to build great applications for the new Windows Phone 7 platform! Whether you're a budding developer or a professional programmer, this four-color reference covers all the details for developing applications specifically for the Windows Phone 7 platform. The straightforward-but-fun approach tackles not only building an application that is sellable and fulfills user demands, but also shows you how to navigate getting your apps into the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace. Guides both novice and professional developers through building amazing applications for the new Windows Phone 7 platform Covers working with graphics, designing games, selling apps, and more Provides a helpful introduction to Windows Phone 7 to set a foundation for the app development process Addresses architectural options for your Windows Phone 7application Takes a look at the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace and helps guide you through the submission process If you're ready to get started developing your own apps for the new Windows Phone 7 platform, then open up Windows Phone 7 Application Development For Dummies and see how it sparkles!

Pro Windows Phone App Development
Pro Windows Phone App Development

Author: Rob Cameron

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2012-01-28

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 1430239379

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The Windows Phone 7 platform, now recently updated, provides a remarkable opportunity for Windows developers to create state-of-the-art mobile applications using their existing skills and a familiar toolset. Pro Windows Phone 7 Development, Second Edition helps you unlock the potential of this platform and create dazzling, visually rich, and highly functional applications for the Windows Phone Marketplace—including using new features like copy-and-paste and API improvements in the NoDo and Mango update waves. For developers new to the Windows Phone platform—whether .NET, iPhone, or Android developers—this book starts by introducing the features and specifications of the Windows Phone series, and then leads you through the complete application development process. You'll learn how to use Microsoft technologies like Silverlight, .NET, the XNA Framework, Visual Studio, and Expression Blend effectively, how to take advantage of the device's sensors with the location service, accelerometer, and touch, how to make your apps location-aware using GPS data, how to utilize the rich media capabilities of the Windows Phone series, and much more. Finally, you'll receive a full tutorial on how to publish and sell your application through the Windows Phone Marketplace. And in this second edition, learn quickly and easily how to take advantage of new API capabilities and HTML5 support right in your browser.

Pro Windows Phone App Development
Pro Windows Phone App Development

Author: Falafel Software

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2013-08-19

Total Pages: 551

ISBN-13: 1430247827

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This book provides a soup-to-nuts guide to developing applications for Windows Phone and publishing them to the Windows Marketplace, covering the latest Windows 8 updates.

Pro Smartphone Cross-Platform Development
Pro Smartphone Cross-Platform Development

Author: Sarah Allen

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2010-11-22

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1430228695

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Learn the theory behind cross-platform development, and put the theory into practice with code using the invaluable information presented in this book. With in-depth coverage of development and distribution techniques for iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Android, you’ll learn the native approach to working with each of these platforms. With detailed coverage of emerging frameworks like PhoneGap and Rhomobile, you’ll learn the art of creating applications that will run across all devices. You’ll also be introduced to the code-signing process and the distribution of applications through the major application stores, including Research In Motion (BlackBerry), Apple, and Microsoft.

Pro Expression Blend 4
Pro Expression Blend 4

Author: Andrew Troelsen

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2011-07-14

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1430233788

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Pro Expression Blend 4 is for .NET developers and graphical artists who want to learn the ins and outs of the Expression Blend integrated development environment. You may know already that this tool can be used to build Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Silverlight, and Windows Phone 7 applications; however, this book will take you well beyond the basics and provide you with a detailed examination of key Blend topics, including workspace customization, graphics, layout, styles, themes, data binding, and the use of SketchFlow, giving you an excellent understanding of the Blend product and what it can do for you. Over the course of these eight chapters, you will learn numerous techniques to simplify the authoring of XAML using Blend. These include: Transforming a vector graphic into a custom control template with a few clicks of the mouse Generating complex animations using an integrated timeline editor Visually designing interactive data templates Creating prototypes (via SketchFlow) that can be transformed into production-level code Throughout Pro Expression Blend 4, you'll work with both Blend and .NET code to finalize fully-functional projects that will provide both valuable insights and a sound foundation for your future WPF and Silverlight projects. Each chapter will give you ample opportunity to build .NET software using Blend. However, this is not a programming book, per se. While some examples will require a manageable amount of C# code, this book is squarely focused on helping you gain mastery over the numerous tools, editors, designers, and wizards of the Microsoft Expression Blend IDE.

Windows Phone 7 for iPhone Developers
Windows Phone 7 for iPhone Developers

Author: Kevin Hoffman

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional

Published: 2011-08-08

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 0132657759

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Bring Your iPhone Apps and Skills to Windows Phone 7—or Build Apps for Both Mobile Platforms at Once If you’ve been developing for the crowded iPhone marketplace, this book will help you leverage your iOS skills on a fast-growing new platform: Windows Phone 7 (WP7). If you’re a .NET programmer, it will help you build advanced WP7 mobile solutions that reflect valuable lessons learned by iPhone developers. If you’re a mobile development manager, it offers indispensable insights for planning cross-platform projects. Kevin Hoffman guides you through the entire WP7 SDK, showing how it resembles Apple’s iOS SDK, where it differs, and how to build production-quality WP7 apps that sell. Step by step, you’ll master each technology you’ll need, including C#, Silverlight and XAML. Every new concept is introduced along with all the tools and background needed to apply it. Hoffman’s practical insights extend into every facet of WP7 development: building user interfaces; hardware and device services; WP7’s unique Application Tiles; Push Notifications; the Phone Execution Model, local storage, smart clients, MVVM design, security, social gaming, testing, debugging, deployment, and more. A pleasure to read and packed with realistic examples, this is the most useful Windows Phone 7 development book you can find. ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Compare Apple’s Objective-C and Microsoft’s C#: “second cousins twice removed” ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Apply C# object techniques—including encapsulation, inheritance, contracts, and interfaces ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Build rich, compelling user interfaces based on Silverlight, XAML, and events ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Move from Apple’s Xcode to Visual Studio 2010 and from Interface Builder to Expression Blend ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Leverage hardware and device services, including the accelerometer, GPS, photos, contacts, e-mail, and SMS ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Create dynamic application Tiles to appear on the Start screen ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ “Push” raw data notifications to running apps ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Understand and use the Windows Phone 7 phone execution model ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Efficiently store and retrieve data on WP7 phones ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Build “smart clients” that sync locally stored data with web services ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Manage growing app complexity through “separation of concerns” and MVVM (Model-View-View Model) ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Use TDD and automated testing to accelerate and streamline development ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Create casual, connected games and social apps ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Secure apps without incurring unacceptable tradeoffs ·¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Successfully deploy apps to the Marketplace

Windows Phone 7 Game Development
Windows Phone 7 Game Development

Author: Adam Dawes

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2011-07-28

Total Pages: 579

ISBN-13: 1430233079

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Windows Phone 7 is a powerful mobile computing platform with huge potential for gaming. With "instant on" capabilities, the promise of gaming on the move is a reality with these devices. The platform is an ideal environment for .NET developers looking to create fun, sophisticated games. Windows Phone 7 Game Development gives you everything you need to maximize your creativity and produce fantastic mobile games. With a gaming device always in your pocket, as a phone always is, this is too good an opportunity to miss!

Real World Windows 8 Development
Real World Windows 8 Development

Author: Samidip Basu

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2013-05-14

Total Pages: 479

ISBN-13: 1430250259

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Real World Windows 8 Development is a developer’s handbook - an essential guide to building complete, end-user ready Windows 8 applications on the XAML and C# programming stack from start to finish. Starting with Windows 8 basics and walking through practical aspects of building your Windows 8 application, you'll find step-by-step instructions and practical advice that will leave you with a modern, elegant app written to the highest of standards. Author Samidip Basu, an early adopter of Windows 8 app development techniques, breaks down the design, development, and polish of a real-world business application, adding handy tips and tricks around controls, user interface design, storage, navigation, contracts, and more. Give your Windows 8 application development efforts a kick-start with Real World Windows 8 Development. What you’ll learn Discover the pertinent points of the technology stack in Windows 8 from a developer’s perspective. Familiarize yourself with best practices around usage of controls, user experience paradigms, navigation, storage, service integration, contracts, and more. Incrementally make your Windows 8 application feature-rich and an integrated well-behaved citizen in the operating system. Learn from crisp, standalone discussion of topics in each chapter Who this book is for Real World Windows 8 Development is by a developer, for developers. The book is for .NET developers wanting to utilize their existing skills in XAML and C# towards building a Windows 8 application. On the fence about how your C# and .NET skills apply in the new WinRT world? Have a dream application idea that you slowly want to build up? This book is for you. Table of Contents Part I - Knowing the Ecosystem: Introduction to Windows 8 Part I - Knowing the Ecosystem: Modern UI Design Part II - Getting Started: The Platform & Developer Tools Part II - Getting Started: The Right Controls Part II - Getting Started: The Look & Feel Part II - Getting Started: Content Structuring & Navigation Part III - Into the Groove: Orientation & Visual States Part III - Into the Groove: Handling Data Part III - Into the Groove: Application Lifecycle Management Part III - Into the Groove: Contracts Part IV - The Bling: Media & Sensors Part IV - The Bling: Tiles, Badges, and Toasts Part V - Above & Beyond: Cloud Augmentation Part V - Above & Beyond: Live Service Integration Part V - Above & Beyond: Real-World Techniques Part V - Above & Beyond: Deployment

Pro XAML with C#
Pro XAML with C#

Author: Buddy James

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2015-07-09

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1430267755

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Pro XAML with C#: Application Development Strategies is your guide to real-world development practices on Microsoft’s XAML-based platforms, with examples in WPF, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1. Learn how to properly plan and architect an application on one or more of these platforms for a robust, scalable solution. In Part I, authors Buddy James and Lori Lalonde introduce you to XAML and reveal proven techniques for developing successful line-of-business applications. You’ll also find out about some of the conflicting needs and interests that you might encounter as an enterprise XAML developer. Part II begins to lay the groundwork to help you properly architect your application, providing you with a deeper understanding of domain-driven design and the Model-View-ViewModel design pattern. You will also learn about proper exception handling and logging techniques, and how to cover your code with unit tests to reduce bugs and validate your design. Part III explores implementation and deployment details for each of Microsoft’s XAML UIs, along with advice on deploying and maintaining your application across different devices using version control repositori es and continuous integration. Pro XAML with C#: Application Development Strategies is for intermediate to experienced developers looking to improve their professional practice. Readers should have experience working with C# and at least one XAML-based technology (WPF, Silverlight, Windows Store, or Windows Phone).