20481 Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript training course

Course Outline
Module 1: Overview of the Windows 8.1 Platform and Windows Store Apps
This module introduces you to the Windows 8.1 user experience and features, Windows Store apps, and the new user interface. Understanding how Windows Store apps look and operate is the key to understanding the principles that you will use to develop your own Windows Store apps. This will help you to develop apps that are more intuitive, compelling, and useful.
Lessons

Introduction to the Windows 8.1 Platform
Windows 8 UI Principles
WinRT and Language Projections

Lab : Overview of the Windows 8.1 Platform and Windows Store Apps

Exploring the Windows 8 Platform
Exploring a Windows Store App

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the Windows 8.1 platform, architecture, and features.

Explain the basics of the Windows 8.1 user interface (UI) and Windows Store app experience, and how the experience differs from Windows desktop apps.

Explain the new API model, how it supports building Windows Store apps, and how it supports multiple language-specific projections.

Module 2: Single-Page Apps and the MVVM Design Pattern
In this module, you will learn about the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) design pattern and the Single- Page Application (SPA) development concept. By using MVVM and SPA, you can create a great user experience in a maintainable and extensible app.
Lessons

Single-Page Applications
The MVVM Design Pattern

Lab : Single-Page Apps and the MVVM Design Pattern

Paper-based Quiz

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe SPA-based Windows Store apps.
Design and implement Windows Store apps by using MVVM.

Module 3: Using WinJS
In this module, you will explore the WinJS library and some commonly used WinJS APIs. In particular, you will learn about the WinJS.Promise object and how to use it, the WinJS.Application namespace and the functionality it contains, and the WinJS.Utilities functions. Becoming familiar with all those APIs will help you to create reusable and robust apps for the Windows platform.
Lessons

The WinJS Library
WinJS APIs

Lab : Using WinJS

Defining the Data.Model Namespace and Objects
Using Promises to Load Data Asynchronously

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the WinJS library and its purpose.

Describe commonly used WinJS APIs.

Module 4: Implementing Layout Using Windows 8.1 Controls
This module explains how to lay out content and controls on the screen, while remaining responsive to screen changes, such as orientation and size changes. The module introduces concepts such as WinJS templates and controls such as AppBar, Flyout, and Rating.
Lessons

Windows 8.1 Layout Controls
Implementing WinJS Controls and Templates
The AppBar Control
Windowing Modes

Lab : Implementing a Layout by Using Windows 8.1 Controls

Implementing an AppBar Control
Creating Adaptive Views

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe layout controls available for Windows Store apps.

Implement a control template for use with built-in controls.

Describe the app bar and its functionality.

Support side-by-side views in your app.

Module 5: Presenting Data
This module explains how to ensure that your app supports various devices and screen orientations.
Lessons

Working with Data Presentation Controls
The ListView Control

Lab : Presenting Data

Implement the ListView Control

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the different ways data can be displayed in Windows Store apps.

Explain how to use a ListView control to render lists and grids in Windows Store apps.

Module 6: Implementing Tiles and User Notifications
There is a variety of tile formats you can use to convey information, including pictures, text, and combination of both. You can also use badges to display numeric information or status glyphs on your tiles and update these badges by using notifications. Notifications are also covered in this module.
Lessons

Implementing Tiles, Live Tiles, Secondary Tiles, and Badge Notifications
Implementing Toast Notifications

Lab : Implementing Tiles and User Notifications

Enabling Live Tile Functionality on the Main Tile
Adding Secondary Tiles Functionality

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement tiles, live tiles, and secondary tiles that help users to obtain information quickly.

Implement toast notifications to display important information.

Module 7: Handling Files in Windows Store Apps
In this module, you will learn how to use files, streams, and pickers so that the user can store and retrieve information managed by your app.
Lessons

Handling Files and Streams in Windows Store Apps
Working with File User Interface Components

Lab : Handling Files in Windows Store Apps

Writing Data to the Notes File
Reading Data from the Notes File

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Work with files and streams by using WinRT.

Use WinRT pickers to display a selection UI.

Module 8: Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management
This module covers the app life cycle, app state management, and various app activation states. Understanding PLM is important for properly persisting data across suspensions, recovering from termination, and sharing settings between app installations on multiple devices.
Lessons

Process Lifetime Management
Windows Store App Activation and Background Tasks
Implementing a State Management Strategy

Lab : Windows Store App Process Lifetime Management

Explore the Different PLM States
Implement State Management

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the various states of a Windows Store app.

Describe app activation modes.

Implement app state management.

Module 9: Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows StoreApp
This module explores how to build richer and more interactive apps, and it does this by addressing the following questions:
• How do you implement navigation in Windows Store apps?
• How can you give the user a set of rich pages that they can use in a way that captures the essence of fast and fluid?
Page navigation is a fundamental part of many apps. This module explains how to implement basic navigation, how to pass parameters between pages, and how to handle navigation events. The module also describes the navigation stack.
Lessons

Handling Navigation in Windows Store Apps
Semantic Zoom

Lab : Designing and Implementing Navigation in a Windows Store App

Add Navigation to the App
Implement Semantic Zoom

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement navigation in your apps.

Explain what Semantic Zoom is, how to use it, and how to implement it in a Windows Store app.

Module 10: Implementing Windows 8.1 Contracts
This module introduces contracts and charms. These are two powerful new Windows 8.1 features that help create a consistent and unified experience across Windows Store apps. By using contracts, you make it easier for users to search your app’s content, to discover and change common settings, and to share data with other apps.
Lessons

Designing for Charms and Contracts
The Search Contract
The Share Contract
Managing App Settings and Preferences

Lab : Implementing Windows 8.1 Contracts

Implement the Search Contract
Implement the Share Contract
Adding a New Setting to the Settings Pane
Optional: Implementing Search with the SearchBox Control

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Design apps to use charms and contracts.

Implement the Search contract.

Implement the Share Target and Share Source contracts.

Describe the Settings pane and implement settings commands.

Module 11: Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy
This module describes the various data access strategies that you can use in app development, and it specifically focuses on the best practices for remote storage.
Lessons

Evaluating Data Access Strategies
Working with Remote Data

Lab : Designing and Implementing a Data Access Strategy - Quiz

Paper Based Quiz

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe various data access strategies.

Describe common use cases that occur while you work with remote data.

Module 12: Responding to Mouse and Touch
Windows Store apps must support mouse, keyboard, and most important of all, touch interactions. In this module, you will learn how to successfully include all three interaction types in your Windows Store apps.
Lessons

Working with Mouse Events
Working with Gesture Events

Lab : Responding to Mouse Events and Touch Gestures

Implement Mouse Events
Implement Gesture Events

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe mouse events and touch gestures in Windows 8.1.

Explain the best practices for handling gestures.

Module 13: Planning for Windows Store App Deployment
In this module you will learn what is involved in the process of preparing and submitting the app. This includes changes to the app manifest, passing app certification, meeting Windows Store app certification requirements, and by using Windows Store-related tools in Visual Studio 2013. Finally, you will learn how to submit apps to the Windows Store and a private enterprise store.
Lessons

The Windows Store App Manifest
Windows Store App Certification

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Change an app's package manifest to meet the requirements for deploying to the Windows Store.

Deploy an app to the Windows Store and prepare an app for enterprise deployment.

Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript Training Course

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