Start Here! Build Windows 8 Apps with HTML5 and JavaScript

Download or read book Start Here! Build Windows 8 Apps with HTML5 and JavaScript written by Dino Esposito and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to learn Windows 8 programming? Start Here! Learn the fundamentals of Windows 8 programming—and begin creating apps for desktops, laptops, tablets, and other devices. If you have previous experience with HTML5 and JavaScript—simply start here! This book introduces must-know concepts and getting-started techniques through easy-to-follow explanations, examples, and exercises. Here’s where you start learning Windows 8 app development Build on your knowledge of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript Create photo and media galleries with built-in HTML widgets Interact with the system through live tiles, contracts, and view state detection Store and access data on the local device and via the Internet Access webcam, GPS, and other sensors embedded in the device Create your first programs and publish them to the Windows Store