UWP, XAML, data binding, styles, templates

Programming Apps using the Universal Windows Platform

The Universal Windows Platform allows creating apps for the Windows 10 desktop, the Windows Phone, IoT devices, Xbox, Hololens, and other device families.

In this workshop you learn creating apps running on Windows 10 platforms including XAML, the MVVM pattern, using the Windows runtime, calling services, and more.

Foundations

Overview of creating Universal Windows Platform (UWP) Apps
Visual Studio and Blend for Visual Studio
Sharing Code
Platform SDKs
Application Lifecycle

Creating the User Interface

Overview and Goals of XAML
XAML Controls
Layout (RelativePanel, SplitView, Grid, WrapGrid...)
Data Binding and Compiled Data Binding
Adaptive Triggers
Styles and Templates
Tiles and Toasts

Creating Reusable and Testable Applications

MVVM Pattern
Creating Views, View-Models, and Models
Change Notification
Repository Pattern
Messaging using Events
Using Dependency Injection Frameworks
Unit Testing
Automated UI Testing
Using HockeyApp

Communication between Apps

App Contracts
Sharing Data
Drag and Drop
Communication via App Services

Special Features

Navigation Framework
Using Maps
Inking and Ink Controls
Using Sensors
Using Cognitive Services

Flexible Content

This workshop is offered as company-based workshop and occasionaly with open course dates. I'm flexible in adapting this workshop to your specific needs. Get in contact to discuss the knowledge you already have and the goals of your project.

Interested in this workshop?

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