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Reimagined for fullscreen and touchoptimized apps, Windows 8 provides a platform for reaching new users in new ways. In response, programming legend Charles Petzold is rewriting his classic Programming Windowsone of the most popular programming books of all timeto show developers how to use existing skills and tools to build Windows 8 apps.Programming Windows, Sixth Edition focuses on creating Windows 8 apps accessing the Windows Runtime with XAML and C#. The book also provides C++ code samples. The Sixth Edition is organized in two parts:Part I, Elementals, begins with the interrelationship between code and XAML, basic event handling, dynamic layout, controls, templates, asynchronous processing, the application bar, control customization, and collections. You should emerge from Part I ready to create sophisticated pageoriented collectionbased user interfaces using the powerful ListView and GridView controls.Part II, Specialties, explores topics you might not need for every program but are essential to a wellrounded education in Windows 8. These include multitouch, bitmap graphics, interfacing with share and search facilities, printing, working with the sensors (GPS and orientation), text, obtaining input from the stylus (including handwriting recognition), accessing web services, calling Win32 and DirectX functions, and bringing your application to the Windows 8 app store.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Programming Windows: Writing Windows 8 Apps With C# and XAML'? A: The book primarily focuses on creating Windows 8 apps using the Windows Runtime, with an emphasis on XAML and C#. It guides developers through building user interfaces and utilizing various Windows features.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Charles Petzold, a renowned programming expert known for his contributions to programming literature.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This book is the sixth edition, which has been updated to align with the Windows 8 platform.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in programming? A: While the book covers foundational concepts, it is recommended for readers with some prior knowledge of programming, especially in C# and XAML.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 1105 pages, providing extensive coverage of Windows 8 app development.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still usable.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics, including event handling, dynamic layout, controls, templates, asynchronous processing, and more specialized areas like multitouch and interfacing with various Windows features.
- Q: What programming languages does the book focus on? A: The primary programming languages discussed in the book are C# and XAML, with some C++ code samples included.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: The sixth edition of the book was published on February 4, 2013.