Introducing Windows 8
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Introducing Windows 8 is a series of videos to introduce developers, designers, and business decision makers on how to create Windows Store apps. This series showcases some of the new features in Windows 8 as well as how to setup a developer account, monetize your app, and track your apps progress through the Windows Store Dashboard. Enjoy!
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2 minutes, 0 secondsIntroduction to Windows 8 ContractsAug 15, 2012 at 3:33PM
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Windows 8 Contracts are an agreement between one or more apps. They enable your app to connect with other apps already installed on the system, the web, or devices. Contracts also allow your app to stay relevant and connected to a growing ecosystem of apps as new ones become available in the Windows… -
5 minutes, 9 secondsShare ContractAug 15, 2012 at 3:33PM 0
In Windows 8, we wanted to make it really easy for you to share your favorite things with friends or with other apps on your Windows 8 machine. Sharing is a first-class experience and a natural user expectation. The majority of the apps in Windows 8 will have interesting content to share. Watch this… -
4 minutes, 58 secondsApp Settings ContractAug 15, 2012 at 3:33PM 0
In Windows 8 the Settings Contract allows users to quickly find settings for your app through the settings charm. Thanks to the charms model, settings and information that are applicable can be accessed at any time from the screen edge. It's there when needed but out of the way the rest of the time.… -
3 minutes, 35 secondsTap and Send ContractAug 15, 2012 at 3:33PM 0
In Windows 8, we wanted to make it really easy for people to connect and share their photos, music and videos with their friends and family. Sharing photos, music and videos is something all of us do. Watch this video to learn more about the Tap and Send Contract. See also: App contracts and… -
5 minutes, 22 secondsSearch ContractAug 15, 2012 at 3:33PM 2
In Windows 8, we wanted to make it really easy for you to search for the content users care about in the apps they love without always having to find and launch the app. Search is universally accessible, contextual to your app, and just a simple swipe away. Watch this video to learn more about the… -
3 minutes, 50 secondsPrint ContractAug 15, 2012 at 3:34PM 3
In Windows 8 we wanted to make it easy for you to print from your app using the Print Contract. The Print Contract enables you to focus on providing the print content while Windows provides the user experience and infrastructure. Watch this video to learn more about the Print Contract. See also:… -
3 minutes, 14 secondsFile Picker ContractAug 15, 2012 at 3:34PM 0
File Picker contract, allows you to increase your app's visibility by allowing users to open files from your app from any other app. Watch this video to learn more about the File Picker Contract. See also: App contracts and extensions (Windows Store apps) See also related videos here: Introduction… -
3 minutes, 50 secondsIntroduction to the Multilingual App ToolkitAug 17, 2012 at 12:06PM 27
The Multilingual App Toolkit will help you to create your apps in multiple languages to reach more markets. To download the Multilingual App Toolkit For additional help on Localization See also related videos here: Build Multi-language apps using the Multilingual App Toolkit Test Multi-language apps… -
4 minutes, 56 secondsPlay To ContractAug 17, 2012 at 2:19PM 0
Play To is a great way to make your apps more engaging by allowing users to share music, videos and photos from your apps with their devices at home. Watch this video to learn more about the Play To Contract. See also: App contracts and extensions (Windows Store apps) See also related videos here:… -
10 minutes, 2 secondsListViewAug 17, 2012 at 2:31PM 0
This video covers 3 quick tips on how to effectively use the WinJS ListView control to present lists of data in your Windows HTML app. For more information check out the Quickstart on how to add a ListView to your Windows app. QuickStart: Adding a ListView See also related videos here: Semantic Zoom…
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