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Introduction to Windows 8 Contracts
Windows 8 Contracts are an agreement between one or more apps. They enable your app to connect with other apps already installed on the system, the web, or devices. Contracts also allow your app to...
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Share Contract
In Windows 8, we wanted to make it really easy for you to share your favorite things with friends or with other apps on your Windows 8 machine. Sharing is a first-class experience and a natural user...
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App Settings Contract
In Windows 8 the Settings Contract allows users to quickly find settings for your app through the settings charm. Thanks to the charms model, settings and information that are applicable can be...
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Tap and Send Contract
In Windows 8, we wanted to make it really easy for people to connect and share their photos, music and videos with their friends and family. Sharing photos, music and videos is something all of us do....
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Search Contract
In Windows 8, we wanted to make it really easy for you to search for the content users care about in the apps they love without always having to find and launch the app. Search is universally...
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Print Contract
In Windows 8 we wanted to make it easy for you to print from your app using the Print Contract. The Print Contract enables you to focus on providing the print content while Windows provides the user...
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File Picker Contract
File Picker contract, allows you to increase your app's visibility by allowing users to open files from your app from any other app. Watch this video to learn more about the File Picker Contract.See...
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Introduction to the Multilingual App Toolkit
The Multilingual App Toolkit will help you to create your apps in multiple languages to reach more markets.To download the Multilingual App Toolkit For additional help on Localization See also related...
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Play To Contract
Play To is a great way to make your apps more engaging by allowing users to share music, videos and photos from your apps with their devices at home. Watch this video to learn more about the Play To...
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ListView
This video covers 3 quick tips on how to effectively use the WinJS ListView control to present lists of data in your Windows HTML app. For more information check out the Quickstart on how to add a...
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Build Multi-language apps using the Multilingual App Toolkit
In Windows 8 we wanted to make it really easy for you to reach more markets by providing tools to help you localize your Windows apps. This cool, set of tools is a free download that integrates into...
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Test Multi-language apps using the Multilingual App Toolkit
The Multilingual App Toolkit can help you develop International apps that can reach a broader set of markets. Pseudo-localization will allow you to test the internationalization aspects of your app...
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Localize Multi-Language apps using the Multilingual App Toolkit
In Windows 8, we wanted to make it really simple for developers to create Windows Store apps in multiple languages to reach more markets.The translation editor in the Multilingual App Toolkit allows...
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Submitting your localized app to the Store
The Multilingual App Toolkitcan help you develop international apps that can reach a broader set of markets. This video covers several steps to consider when uploading your multilingual app to the...
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Beyond Just Beautiful - Part 1
This video discusses Part 1 on how to use the new Windows 8 platform to build great Windows Store apps. It covers a number of aspects to the platform that aren't always visible but are essential to...
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Beyond Just Beautiful - Part 2
This video discusses Part 2 on how to use the Windows 8 platform to build great Windows Store apps. It covers a number of aspects to the platform that aren't always visible but are essential to...
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8 traits of great Windows Store apps
Learn the 8 traits of building great Windows Store apps including how to embrace the Microsoft Design Principles. If you follow these guidelines you'll not only build stunning Windows Store apps, but...
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Designing your Windows 8 app to be the best in its category
When starting to design a Windows 8 app, the most important thing to do is pick out a best-at statement. To create one, answer the question: "This app is the best app in its category at what?" Take...
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Introduction to Accessibility
When you are designing an app, it's important to think about all of the people who will use it, including those with disabilities such as visual, mobility, hearing, and cognitive impairments. In the...
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Designing with Narrator in mind
In Windows 8, people who are blind can use Narrator to access their machines. This video discusses some additional design aspects on how you as an app developer can design your app to work well with...
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