C# Course | C#

The 5 day course will enable you to learn essential programming skills and techniques that are required to develop Windows Store apps. This includes a combination of both design and development skills, as well as ensuring that students are comfortable using and making the most of the Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools.

Pre-Requisites

• 1 or more years of experience creating applications.
• 1 - 3 months experience creating Windows client applications.
• 1 - 3 months experience using Visual Studio 2010 or 2012

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for professional developers who have 1-2 years of experience creating client applications and who are comfortable programming in C# and have done some XAML-based programming.

What will I learn?

• Describe review the Windows 8 platform and features, and explore the basics of a Windows app interface.
• Create the User Interface layout and structure by using XAML.
• Use data binding to present data in the UI.
• Implement the AppBar and layout controls.
• Handle files and streams.
• Respond to application lifecycle events using Process Lifetime Management and the PLM extensibility points provided by the Visual Studio 2012 templates.
• Use templates to create the UI.
• Handle navigation scenarios in a Windows Store app.
• 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

• Creating User Interfaces using XAML
• Presenting Data
• Implementing Layout using Windows 8 Built-In Controls
• Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
• Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
• Working with Resources, Styles, and Templates
• Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App
• Implementing Windows 8 Contracts
• Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
• Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
• Responding to Mouse and Touch
• Planning for Windows Store App Deployment