The objective of Matthew Baxter-Reynolds' Professional Windows 8 for .NET Developers course is to allow you to write applications in Metro-style, the new application model available with Windows 8. Metro-style apps can run either on ordinary desktops, or a new family of “post-PC” devices designed to compete with the iPad.

This Windows 8 course will take you through all of the important aspects of building this new type of application.

Upon completion of Matthew Baxter-Reynolds' Professional Windows 8 for .NET Developers course you will be familiar with the key technologies involved in delivering Metro-style apps using Windows Runtime (WinRT). You will also know how to “cross skill” from .NET over to WinRT/Metro-style, using the C# and XAML presentation track.

After completion of this Windows 8 course, you will be familiar with the key technologies involved in delivering Metro-style apps using Windows Runtime (WinRT). You will also know how to “cross skill” from .NET over to WinRT/Metro-style, using the C# and XAML presentation track.

Day One

• Understanding WinRT
• Pros and cons of HTML5 track over XAML track
• Basic form layouts
• HTTP communication with JSON
• Local data storage

Day Two

• More local data storage (ORM)
• Infinite scroll lists
• Pull to refresh
• Multitouch
• Split-view

Day Three

• Notifications
• Location
• Social network integration
• Selling on Windows Store
• Handing in-app purchases