Windows Phone 8 Development Internals (Developer Reference (Paperback))

**Build and optimize Windows Phone 8 apps for performance and security** Drill into Windows Phone 8 design and architecture, and learn best practices for building phone apps for consumers and the enterprise. Written by two senior members of the core Windows Phone Developer Platform team, this hands-on book gets you up to speed on the Windows 8 core features and application model, and shows you how to build apps with managed code in C# and native code in C++. You’ll also learn how to incorporate Windows Phone 8 features such as speech, the Wallet, and in-app purchase. Discover how to: * Create UIs with unique layouts, controls, and gesture support * Manage databinding with the Model View ViewModel pattern * Build apps that target Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7 * Use built-in sensors, including the accelerometer and camera * Consume web services and connect to social media apps * Share code across Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 apps * Build and deploy company hub apps for the enterprise * Start developing games using Direct3D * Test your app and submit it to the Windows Phone Store COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. Drill into Windows Phone 8 design and architecture - and learn best practices for building a variety of applications. Led by two senior members of the core Windows Phone Developer Platform team, you'll learn the underlying technology that will help you build better apps. Each chapter focuses on a single Windows Phone building block or feature area and shows you how to apply it in your applications - offering you invaluable insights into the Windows Phone platform design and API surface. Discover how to: Master the Windows Phone application model Employ built-in sensors to enhance usability and appeal Use media services APIs for video streaming Consume web services and connect to the cloud Bring your application to the marketplace Andrew Whitechapel, Sean Mckenna. Professional--cover. Includes Index.