Real World Windows 8 App Development with JavaScript: Create Great Windows Store Apps (Paperback)

Development with JavaScript features real-world examples that emphasize the use of JavaScript and HTML 5 and that also adhere to the stylistic guidelines Microsoft has put in place to maintain a consistent look and feel for all applications on this platform.

Get the low-down from authors with experience from the front lines of Windows 8 app development. Theory is all well and good, but when it comes down to it, you can’t beat practical advice from people who’ve been there and done it! You’ll come away from this book with all the tools, ideas, and inspiration you need to create successful Windows 8 JavaScript apps.

What you’ll learn

• The fundamentals of the asynchronous programming model
• Integrating your app with the Windows 8 system
• Working with and capturing media
• Extending your app with contracts and charms
• Giving users notifications
• Monetization and certification

Who this book is for

This book is for JavaScript developers wanting to create applications for sale in the Windows 8 app store. Developers should have a good knowledge of HTML5 and JavaScript, but no previous Windows 8 app development knowledge is required.

Table of Contents

1. The Windows 8 Ethos and Environment
2. Getting the Basics Right
3. Incorporating Layout and Controls
4. Navigating the Media Maze
5. Making the Most Out of Charms and Contracts
6. Solving the Printing Problem 
7. Providing Clear Notifications
8. Keeping Apps Running the the Background
9. Monetizing Your App: The Lowdown 
10. Getting your App on the Windows Store