windows 8 app development for beginners
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How to write a Windows 8 app for beginners: - Step-by-step process for before and after publishing - Drag-and-drop OR programmingTRANSCRIPT
Windows 8 App Development For Beginners@DaveVoyles Sr. Tech Evangelist | Microsoft
Windows 8 Programming
Two Microsoft Platforms• Windows 8 • Windows Phone 8
Universal Apps
“Microsoft's new universal Windows apps run everywhere, from phones to the Xbox One” [in the future]
Universal Apps
Requirements• Developer account to publish to the stores• Windows 8 / 8.1 (Free trial)
• Options for Mac users:• Virtual Box :
http://blogs.technet.com/b/chrisavis/archive/2013/01/27/installing-windows-8-into-oracle-virtualbox-running-on-mac-os-x.aspx
• Parallels : http://blogs.technet.com/b/haroldwong/archive/2013/02/05/configuring-a-mac-for-windows-8-and-windows-phone-development-with-parallels-8-installing-and-configuring-parallels.aspx
• Visual Studio• Visual Studio Express (free)• Win Phone 8 SDK
Hardware
Windows Hardware:• Graphics
• DirectX9.1 -> DirectX 11• Resolutions
• 1024x768 minimum resolution • Input
• Keyboard, Mouse, Touch, Controllers • Sensors
• Light, Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass
GraphicsDirectX9.1 -> DirectX 11
Resolutions1024x768 minimum resolution InputKeyboard, Mouse, Touch, Gamepads SensorsLight, Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass
GraphicsDirectX9.3
Resolutions800x400, 1280×720, 1280x768, 1920x1080 Memory512mb, 1gb, 2gb RAM SensorsLight, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity
Before You Build
Community focused engineers, tasked with assisting you!
Locate your local Evangelisthttp://tech-advisors.msdn.microsoft.com/
BizSpark, Promotions, and InformationEvangelists serve as your resource between the community and Microsoft. They host hackathons, game jams, and user groups tomake your life easier.
Software and Hardware for testingEvangelists can often deliver software and hardware for you to test your latest applications on
Talk with your local Evangelist
www.buildforwindows.com
https://www.dvlup.com/
BizSpark• Software • 3 years free software/Development Tools• Windows Azure Credits, $150 / month
• Support• Professional technical and product support• Unique offers from Network Partners
• Visibility• Profile, Offers and Events • Connection to the ecosystem• Opportunities for showcase, visibility (events, social
media)
Is your startup:• Developing Software?• Privately held?• Less than 5 years old?• Making less than US $1M in annual revenue?
http://bit.ly/1dSq8l7
Considerations when writing a Win8 app
Considerations• Navigation • App / Nav Bars• Share Charms integration• Setting Charms integration• Live Tiles & Notifications (toasts)• Splash Screen
Navigation
Navigation Bar
Share Charms
Settings Charms
Live Tiles
Notifications (Toasts)
Live Tiles & Notifications
Splash ScreenWhat the user sees when your app is loading.
Before Publishing
App Store Logo maker
Web App Template Tool
Quickly and easily create logos for your Win 8 and Win Phone applications
App Studio
Drop and drop programming for Win 8.1 & Win Phone 8.1 apps
Generates your source codeDrag-and-drop your content onto the scene, or use the WYSIWYG editor to write your own content
Easy ProductionNo programming necessary. Your completed app is e-mailed to you; just download the package and upload it to the store!
App Studio
Web App Template
Easily wrap your website and turn it into an application
Live Tiles & Push NotificationsYou can configure any RSS feed to update live tiles for your app or easily setup your website to push notifications and update live tiles even when the app isn't running.
ShareYou can integrate the share charm so your users can share content just like they would on any other Windows app
SearchYou can search WAT-based apps the same way you would in any Windows app - via the search charm.
Web App Template
Writing Native Apps (C# / C++)
Writing HTML5 apps
Publishing
Considerations• App Name
Can reserve up to 1 year in advance• App Description
Selling points for your title• Age ratings
Is it appropriate for everyone?• Choose your markets
Understand localization• Policies
Which features will you require?ie – Contacts, Calendar, Camera
• Certification requirements• Use the Windows App Certificati
on Kit
• Tests your app before you submit!
After Publishing
Community focused engineers, tasked with assisting you!
Locate your local Evangelisthttp://tech-advisors.msdn.microsoft.com/
BizSpark, Promotions, and InformationEvangelists serve as your resource between the community and Microsoft. They can help market your projects, and may have new promotions for you to enter.
Talk with your local Evangelist (Repeat)
New York http://aka.ms/BAMNewYork
Boston http://aka.ms/BAMBostonRochester http://aka.ms/
BAMRochesterAtlanta http://aka.ms/BAMAtlantaTampa http://aka.ms/BAMTampaFt. Lauderdale http://aka.ms/BAMFtLaudPhiladelphia http://aka.ms/BAMPhillyRaleigh http://aka.ms/BAMRaleighWashington DC http://aka.ms/BAMWashDC
www.buildforwindows.comCreate banners and images for freeTell your story, and have Microsoft market it with you
Resources
ResourcesWindows 8 apps for absolute beginners
Windows Phone 8 development for absolute beginners
MVA - Intro to mobile app development
MVA - Visual Studio training
Web App Template – Dave Voyles
App Studio