Build Windows 8 Apps With Microsoft Visual C++ Step by Step

Build Windows 8 Apps With Microsoft Visual C++ Step by Step

<div><p><b>Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to building Windows 8 apps with Microsoft® Visual C++®</b> </p><p>Teach yourself how to build Windows 8 applications using the Visual C++ language—one step at a time. Ideal for those with intermediate to advanced C++ development skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for creating apps that can adapt to different screen sizes—including desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and slates. </p><p>Discover how to: </p><ul><li>Build apps using Windows 8 design guidelines </li><li>Explore the Windows 8 application architecture </li><li>Apply tools and libraries from Microsoft® Visual Studio® and the Windows 8 SDK </li><li>Use XAML to create touch-optimized user interfaces </li><li>Create apps that make use of device sensors </li><li>Manage the Windows 8 application lifecycle </li><li>Prepare your app for the Windows Store </li></ul></div>