Windows 8

Stay focused on what makes your app great and away from distractions (chrome) that weaken your app. This module focuses on how to simplify the experience by immersing people in what they love and by solving for distractions not discoverability. [03:25] - Laying out content [14:32] - Chaining [21:39]…

In this module Chris and Brandy provide an overview on the Microsoft design principles - do more with less, pride in craftsmanship, be fast and fluid, authentically digital, and win as one. Learn how these principles inspires confidence, comfort and familiarity for our customers. [13:46] - Microsoft…

Simple, intuitive navigation promotes discovery and fluidity, so focus on where you are and not where you can go. Learn more on how to help users focus on content through navigations patterns. [02:33] - Navigation patterns [09:51] - Hierarchical pattern [16:41] - Hub page Full course outline: Mod…

If it doesn't help you be great, it distracts from it - basically if the user didn't ask for it, they don't want it. This session covers how to design your Windows Store App by deciding what it does great and what is needed to support its greatness. [02:28] - Create a "great at" statement…

This week on Channel 9, Dan and Clint discuss the week's top developer news, including; [00:33] XBox Event May 21, 10AM PDT [01:10] Windows AzureConf 2013 [02:07] Introducing: Code Digger, an extension for VS2012 (Nikolai Tillmann ) [03:06] TypeScript Announcing 0.9 early previews (Jonathan Turner)…

Chevon Christie, Lead Windows Developer at Aviary, describes how Developers can easily add the Aviary Photo Editor to their Windows 8 apps by downloading their free SDK.  Aviary's beautiful photo editor is powerful, customizable, and can be plugged into your mobile apps and website in minutes.…

Chevon Christie, Lead Windows Developer at Aviary, walks us through their free “Photo Editor” app for Windows 8.  Aviary is a powerful, fast, and fun photo editor that allows users to easily edit their photos on the go with no fuss.  They’ve included all the tools you need, in a super…

Abstract:   David Chou welcomes Brian Satorius, founder and creator of the “Smart Shopping” app to the show as they discuss how Brian developed his app for Windows 8 and Windows Phone using Windows Azure as its back-end cloud service platform. Download “Smart Shopping”  from the…

Michael P. Welch, President of BlitWise Productions and creator of Pocket Tanks walks us through their app for Windows 8.    Pocket Tanks is the fast-paced artillery game that is simple to learn, and fun to master. The perfect quick game for friends and family, you'll find yourself…

Scott Davis came by to open up about his experiences developing applications and tell us how he got started. Scott is well versed in developing games for both Windows 8 and Windows Phone. Check him and hear all about what it's like to develop his massively multi-player game, QONQR,  for…