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Using the MVVM Pattern in Windows 8
Any programmer with previous experience in any of the XAML-based frameworks has probably at least heard of the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern. Some have been using it extensively in all of their Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Silverlight or Windows Phone applications. Others have avoided it, either because they misunderstand what the pattern does, exactly, or because they don’t want to add what they see as a new level of complexity to their application.
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Transform Your HTML/CSS/JavaScript Apps into Windows 8 Application
With HTMLand JavaScript becomes the first class citizen to develop windows 8 apps, you can transform your existing HTMLor web apps into windows 8 apps quite easily. You may already have a web app on the Internet and want to reach customers with a new, targeted experience on Windows 8. In this article, I will provide some practical guidance and best practices on how to reuse your web assets, and how you can use your Web skills to build deeply-integrated Windows apps.
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The Windows Store App Lifecycle
Windows 8 is changing how and when applications run, and you’ll want to understand the nuances of the new application lifecycle so you can build apps that respond as they should at every point. Apps that conform to the Microsoft lifecycle management guidelines offer a better experience for the user, especially on small devices where memory and battery conservation are warranted.
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