Contents
What Do You Need to Know Before You Read This Book?
What Software Do You Need for This Book?
What Is the Structure of This Book?
More About the Example Windows App
Is There a Lot of Code in This Book?
Exploring the MainPage.xaml File
Exploring the StandardStyles.xaml File
Exploring the Package.appxmanifest File
An Incredibly Brief XAML Overview
Using the Visual Studio Design Surface
Running and Debugging a Windows App
Running a Windows App in the Simulator
Chapter 2: Data, Binding, and Pages
Inserting Other Pages into the Layout
Dynamically Inserting Pages into the Layout
Implementing the Embedded Page
Chapter 3: AppBars, Flyouts, and Navigation
Adapting Predefined AppBar Buttons
Creating Custom AppBar Button Styles
Implementing AppBar Button Actions
Creating a More Complex Flyout
Navigating Within a Windows App
Responding to View Changes in Code
Responding to View Changes in XAML
Breaking Out of the Snapped View
Chapter 5: App Life Cycle and Contracts
Dealing with the App Life Cycle
Correcting the Visual Studio Event Code
Simulating the Life-Cycle Events
Declaring the App Capabilities
Controlling the Background Task
Declaring Support for the Contract
Implementing the Search Feature