Master Windows 8.1/Windows Runtime Programming Through 80 Expert Projects This is the most complete, hands-on, solutions-focused guide to programming modern Windows applications with the Windows Runtime. Leading Windows development consultants Jeremy Likness and John Garland present easy-to-adapt C# and XAML example code for more than 80 projects. Their real-world application examples help you apply Windows 8.1’s best improvements, including large tiles, the new search control, flyouts, command bars, native WinRT networking, and new deployment and sideloading options. Drawing on their pioneering experience, they illuminate key areas of the Windows Runtime API, offering uniquely detailed coverage of encryption, cloud connectivity, devices, printers, and media integration. You’ll find cutting-edge tips and tricks available in no other book. This is an indispensable resource for all intermediate-to-advanced Windows developers, and for any architect building desktop, tablet, or mobile solutions with Microsoft technologies. Its focus on both C# and XAML will make it valuable to millions of Windows developers already familiar with Silverlight, WPF, and/or .NET. Coverage includes • Creating robust app interfaces with the newest XAML controls, including flyouts and command bars • Saving data in a persistent “roaming zone” for syncing across Windows 8.1 devices • Using Visual State Manager (VSM) to build apps that adapt to various device resolutions and orientations • Integrating virtually any form of data into your apps • Connecting with web services, RSS, Atom feeds, and social networks • Securing apps via authentication, encrypting, signing, and single sign-on with Microsoft Account, Facebook, Google, and more • Leveraging Windows 8.1 media enhancements that improve battery life and app performance • Networking more effectively with Windows 8.1’s revamped HTTP implementation and new location APIs • Using Tiles and Toasts to keep apps alive and connected, even when they aren’t running • Enabling users to send content between devices via NFC tap and send • Ensuring accessibility and globalizing your apps • Efficiently debugging, optimizing, packaging, and deploying your apps • Building sideloadable apps that don’t have to be published in Windows Store “This book doesn’t just focus on singular concepts, it also provides end-to-end perspective on building an app in WinRT. It is one of those essential tools for Windows developers that will help you complete your software goals sooner than without it!” —Tim Heuer, Principal Program Manager Lead, XAML Platform, Microsoft Corporation

Delve inside the Windows Runtime - and learn best ways to design and build Windows Store apps. Guided by Jeffrey Richter, a recognized expert in Windows and .NET programming, along with principal Windows consultant Maarten van de Bospoort, you'll master essential concepts. And you'll gain practical insights and tips for how to architect, design, optimize, and debug your apps. With this book, you will: Learn how to consume Windows Runtime APIs from C# Understand the principles of architecting Windows Store apps See how to build, deploy, and secure app packages Understand how apps are activated and the process model controlling their execution Study the rich features available when working with files and folders Explore how to transfer, compress, and encrypt data via streams Design apps that give the illusion of running using live tiles, background transfers, and background tasks Share data between apps using the clipboard and the Share charm Get advice for monetizing your apps through the Windows Store About This Book Requires working knowledge of Microsoft .NET Framework, C#, and the Visual Studio IDE Targeted to programmers building Windows Store apps Some chapters also useful to those building desktop apps Technologies Covered Windows 8.1 Microsoft Visual Studio 2013

Master the skills required to steer cross-platform applications from drawing board to app store(s) using Xamarin About This Book Develop your Xamarin development skills with this comprehensive guide on various patterns and features so you can create elegant and high-quality applications Create adaptive user interfaces on separate platforms without compromising the user experience and platform identity Implement application lifecycle management concepts to manage and finalize cross-platform projects and efficiently collaborate with others Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for those who want to take their entry–level Xamarin mobile development skills to the next level to become the go-to person within their organization. To fully understand the patterns and concepts described, you should possess a reasonable level of knowledge about the core elements of Xamarin and cross-platform application development with it. What You Will Learn Configure your environment for cross-platform projects with Xamarin Gain memory management skills to avoid memory leaks and premature code cycles while decreasing the memory print of your applications Employ asynchronous and parallel patterns to execute non-interactive and non-blocking processes Create and use SQLite databases for offline scenarios Integrate network resources with cross-platform applications Design and implement eye-catching and reusable UI components without compromising nativity in mobile applications Manage the application lifecycle of cross-platform development projects Distribute Xamarin applications through public or private channels In Detail The main goal of this book is to equip you with the required know-how to successfully analyze, develop, and manage Xamarin cross-platform projects using the most efficient, robust, and scalable implementation patterns. This book starts with general topics such as memory management, asynchronous programming, local storage, and networking, and later moves onto platform-specific features. During this transition, you will learn about key tools to leverage the patterns described, as well as advanced implementation strategies and features. The book also presents User Interface design and implementation concepts on Android and iOS platforms from a Xamarin and cross-platform perspective, with the goal to create a consistent but native UI experience. Finally, we show you the toolset for application lifecycle management to help you prepare the development pipeline to manage and see cross-platform projects through to public or private release. Style and approach This is a comprehensive guide on various Xamarin features and patterns. Each topic is explained and demonstrated with code samples, which are revised in each section in an iterative manner and analyzed with available diagnostic tools to demonstrate the benefits of different patterns.

Complete information for developers designing network programs using the Windows Sockets standard. This book's easy-to-understand explanations and sample programs simplify working with the Windows Sockets API. Expert Patrice Bonner presents methods and tools for designing robust network applications, including sample stream and datagram client and server applications.

Learn how to turn data into solutions with SQL Server 2000, Visual Basic .NET, and XML. Get a fundamental grasp of SQL Server 2000 data access, data manipulation, and data definition T-SQL programming techniques, Visual Basic .NET language enhancements, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET integrated development environment advances, and the state-of-the-art technologies of the .NET framework. If you're looking for expert insights on how to build powerful, secure solutions with SQL Server 2000 and Visual Basic .NET, this is the book for you.

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Increase server productivity--and help reduce system overhead and support costs--by delivering Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services to your local and remote clients. This guide provides expert technical guidance to plan for, install, and configure Terminal Services, including real-world administration techniques gleaned from nearly a decade of experience in worldwide deployments. From understanding configuration and administrative options to implementing application access portals, third-party add-ons, and server farms, this in-depth reference provides all the details you need to deliver Microsoft Windows-based applications--and the Windows desktop itself--to legacy and next-generation devices. Discover how to: Streamline user, group, domain, and group policy management in terminal server environments Take advantage of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) when network clients communicate with terminal servers Install and configure terminal server applications in a multiuser environment Modify specific registry settings for terminal server operations Develop scripts for application compatibility, login procedures, and maintenance Extend existing infrastructure using Citrix MetaFrame technology and server farms Integrate Terminal Services with the Web so users can access remote Windows-based applications from their browser Implement Terminal Services security services and analysis tools Optimize operating system, application, and network performance Get scripts, tools, and other resources on CD CD features: Development and analysis tools, including the Platform SDK, Microsoft .NET Framework SDK, Application Compatibility Toolkit, and SysInternals tools Scripts for logon configuration and system analysis Technical white papers Information about third-party tools and resources, such as SysInternals and AppSense Selected articles from the Microsoft Knowledge Base For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.

Exploit powerfully enhanced programmability in Office XP with authoritative information -- straight from the Microsoft Office development team. This hardcore programming reference comes packed with practical, roll-up-your-sleeves resources to help you maximize your productivity with development tools for Microsoft Office, including the Microsoft Visual Basic "RM" 6.0 and Microsoft Visual C++ "RM" development systems. This guide includes coverage of Workflow Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server "TM" and Microsoft Exchange, offering both design and coding examples, plus API-level coding examples. It also covers enhanced support in Microsoft Office XP for Web-enabled information sharing and XML. Use this incisive coverage to build on what you know and to accomplish everything from automating individual tasks to creating complex vertical-market applications. Each chapter presents dozens of code examples that illustrate the discussion. And the companion CD-ROM contains hundreds of procedures you can use right now -- helping you to focus your creativity on designing solutions, rather than on building rudimentary code. It's everything you need to create better business solutions, faster!

Stay ahead of the game with this comprehensive guide to the C# programming language Well-known C# expert Rod Stephens gives novice and experienced developers a comprehensive tutorial and reference to standard C#. This new title fully covers the latest C# language standard, C# 5.0, as well as its implementation in the 2013 release of Visual Studio. The author provides exercises and solutions; and his C# Helper website will provide readers and students with ongoing support. This resource is packed with tips, tricks, tutorials, examples, and exercises and is the perfect professional companion for programmers who want to stay ahead of the game. Author Rod Stephens is a well-known programming authority and has written more than 25 programming books covering C#, Java, VB, and other languages. His books have sold more than 150,000 copies in multiple editions. This book's useful exercises and solutions are designed to support training and higher education adoptions. Learn the full range of C# programming language features Quickly locate information for specific language features in the reference section Familiarize yourself with handling data types, variables, constants, and much more Experiment with editing and debugging code and using LINQ Beginning through intermediate-level programmers will benefit from the accessible style of C# 5.0 Programmer's Reference and will have access to its comprehensive range of more advanced topics. Additional support and complementary material are provided at the C# Helper website, www.csharphelper.com. Stay up-to-date and improve your programming skills with this invaluable resource.