Category Archives: XAML

7th Pluralsight Course: Telerik WPF Controls

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Jesse Liberty

Very proud to announce my latest Pluralsight course: Telerik WPF Controls This course is a bit of a departure from my “From Scratch” series; it focuses on reviewing the WPF controls from Telerik and how to use them. Telerik is … Continue reading →

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Windows 8 Store Applications Vs. WPF Applications

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jesse Liberty

Today’s Windows Developer faces a crucial decision: whether to build for the new (shiny!) Windows 8 Store or to build for the Desktop. There are significant advantages to each, and they are, more or less, mutually exclusive.

Posted in Windows 8, WPF, XAML | 24 Comments

Yet Another Podcast #88–Chris Bowen on Game Development for Windows 8

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jesse Liberty

Talking with Chris Bowen, Principal Technical Evangelist for Microsoft, about developing games for Windows 8 Store. Chris’ Blog 30 Days to a Windows 8 Game – Resources & Guidance (See both the Games and App Frameworks sections) Introduction to JavaScript … Continue reading →

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Searching in Windows 8

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Jesse Liberty

Windows 8 Store Applications can take advantage of the shared “Charms” that you see when you swipe in from the right edge of your Windows 8 device (or press Win-C). The top charm is searching and it provides tremendous functionality … Continue reading →

Posted in Contracts, Essentials, Metro, Mini-Tutorial, Windows 8, WinRT, XAML | Tagged Mini-Tutorial | 3 Comments

XAML For Windows 8: Read Me First

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jesse Liberty

I’m pleased and proud to announce my newest book, from Apress, named either XAML For Windows 8: Read Me First or XAML Primer (we’re still discussing! Which name do you prefer?) If you are interested in learning Windows 8 programming … Continue reading →

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