Metro applications are at the heart of Windows 8, bringing rich and engaging applications to both tablet and desktop users. Metro uses the Windows Runtime, a complete reimagining of Windows development that supports multiple programming languages and is built on HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. Metro applications are the future of Windows development and JavaScript is perfect language to take advantage of this exciting and flexible environment. Seasoned author Adam Freeman explains how to get the most from Metro, WinRT and Windows 8 by focusing on the features you need for your project. He starts with the nuts-and-bolts and shows you everything through to advanced features, going in-depth to give you the knowledge you need. Getting the most from Metro is essential to truly mastering Windows 8 development. Each topic is covered clearly and concisely and is packed with the details you need to learn to be truly effective with Metro.
