Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps using C#

In this course, you will learn essential programming skills and techniques, for both design and development, to develop Windows Store apps. You will also learn to make the most of Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools.

This course uses Visual Studio 2013 and Windows 8.1.

This course incorporates materials from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20484: Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps using C#. It covers the skills and knowledge measured by Exam 70-484 and, in conjunction with hands-on experience, can help you prepare for the exam.

• Windows 8.1 platform and features and the basics of a Windows app interface
• Create the user interface (UI) layout and structure by using XAML
• Use data binding to present data in the UI
• Implement the AppBar and layout control
• Handle files and stream
• Respond to application lifecycle events using Process Lifetime Management (PLM) and the PLM extensibility points provided by the Visual Studio 2013 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

Developers with at least one year or more experience creating applications