Build Windows 8 Apps with Microsoft Visual C++ Step by Step

Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to building Windows 8 apps with Microsoft(R) Visual C++(R)

Teach yourself how to build Windows 8 applications using the Visual C++ language - one step at a time. Ideal for those with intermediate to advanced C++ development skills, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises for creating apps that can adapt to different screen sizes - including desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and slates.

Discover how to:

*Build apps using Windows 8 design guidelines *Explore the Windows 8 application architecture *Apply tools and libraries from Microsoft(R) Visual Studio(R) and the Windows 8 SDK

*Use XAML to create touch-optimized user interfaces

*Create apps that make use of device sensors *Manage the Windows 8 application lifecycle *Prepare your app for the Windows Store