Windows Store App

 Are you wondering what shipped with .NET 4.5 and Visual Studio 2012? If yes, you are not alone! Get some popcorn, a large mug of coffee and join Robert MacLean, Technology Specialist, ALM MVP and Distinguished ALM Ranger, who takes us on an Epic journey with three exciting adventures filled…

Give users a more personalized experience by letting your Windows Store app connect to their Microsoft account profile, data, and SkyDrive.

Windows Store apps have access to a number of sensors. Learn about the types of sensors available to detect motion, orientation and changes in ambient light, and how to get started using them in your apps.

A Windows Store app is a new type of application that runs on Windows 8. Learn about their key features, what makes them different from desktop apps, and how to get started building your own app.

"Gee Greg, you've been doing allot of Starter Kits, Game Creator's and such recently. Don't you think..." I know, I know (and I know, I've said this before), I've been doing a lot of these kind of posts, but it feels like we're finally starting to see some momentum building, we're seeing…

Today's Modern Monday project isn't just one project, it's 14. 14 Windows 8 Store App Starter Kit projects that provide examples of how to use a number of free web service API's, like Rotten Tomatoes, Yelp, Earthquakes + Bing, World of Warcraft and the Chuck Norris Internet Database [insert…

The vsarTreasureMap team give us a quick demonstration of the new ALM Readiness Treasure Map v2 after completing two out of three sprints. The intention is to "show what we have" after Sprint 11 (May) and to allow you to submit candid feedback for the team to consider. Bookmarks: [00:00]…

In this episode Nick Harris and Nathan Totten are joined by Vittorio Bertocci, Principle Program Manager on Windows Azure Active Directory.  In this episode Vittorio demonstrates how you can easily use Windows Azure Active Directory to authenticate users of your Windows Store…

Finally this module provides an overview on how to best manage your apps. You will receive an overview on Windows Live SDK, Microsoft Account and using SkyDrive. [01:30] - Windows Live SDK [06:40] - Microsoft Account [16:23] - Using SkyDrive Full course outline: Mod 01: Animations Mod 02: Responsive…

Key parts of a successful app are images. Learn more on the best processes for capturing the best images to promote your app. [02:07] - Photo capture [17:20] - Protocol activation Full course outline: Mod 01: Animations Mod 02: Responsive Design Mod 03: Branding Mod 04: Reusable Controls Mod 05:…