Developing Secure Universal Windows® Platform Apps in C# and XAML

Course Description Overview

Course Number:
094016
Course Length:
3 days
Course Description Overview:
Microsoft® Windows® 10 has merged the software platforms for Windows applications into a single Universal Windows Platform (UWP) that makes it relatively straightforward to develop one app that runs on phones, tablets, computers, and other devices. Microsoft has provided various tools and programming languages to support development in this platform, giving the developer the ability to use tools and techniques that they are most comfortable with. With Visual Studio® (even with the free Community edition), the developer can choose to program Windows applications using a variety of languages. This course introduces students to Windows 10 application development using C# (pronounced "see sharp") and XAML (pronounced "zammel"). You can take this course as part of your preparation for a certification exam such as that for MCSD: Universal Windows Platform.
Course Objectives:

In this course, you will develop Windows 10 Universal Windows Platform applications using C# and XAML.

 

You will:

  • Use Visual Studio to create and run a Universal Windows Platform application.
  • Design a Windows application based on requirements, operating system constraints, and best practices.
  • Create a user interface layout through XAML, including styles, themes, and adaptive layout features.
  • Write C# code to control the presentation logic of a XAML-based user interface, and to bind user interface components to data.
  • Lay out and program a multiple-page application with a navigation menu, command bars, and Back-button navigation.
  • Manage user interface states through Visual State Groups and provide alternate layouts and resources for different devices and displays.
  • Store, deserialize, and retrieve data in local files, and pass data among application pages.
  • Load and present web data within an application, and work in cooperation with an external web browser.
  • Load and present web data in a WebView control, and use JavaScript to communicate between the app and content in the WebView.
  • Create graphics at runtime, and add animation effects to user interface components.
  • Integrate with other apps and services, providing features such as Share, Print, Settings, Mapping, and Navigation.
  • Identify strategies for improving the security of Windows apps, and use security-related features such as file pickers, file encryption, and the password box.
  • Use Visual Studio tools to brand an application and prepare it for release to end users.
Target Student:
The target student for this course is an experienced programmer who is new to application development for the Windows 10 Universal Windows Platform using C# and XAML in Visual Studio. The target student has experience developing applications using object-oriented programming languages and tools, but not necessarily any experience using the languages and tools specific to the Windows 10 development environment.
Prerequisites:
Object-oriented programming experience in at least one programming language such as Java, Swift, Objective-C, or C++ is essential to your success. Your familiarity with object-oriented programming should include understanding of concepts such as classes, methods, properties, constructors, and instantiation.
Course-specific Technical Requirements Software:
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Course-specific Technical Requirements Hardware:

For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware configurations:

  • 64-bit (x64) processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT)
  • CPU support for VM Monitor Mode Extension (VT-c on Intel CPUs) with the following features enabled in BIOS:
    • Virtualization Technology (may have a different label depending on motherboard manufacturer)
    • Hardware Enforced Data Execution Prevention
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 25 GB available hard disk space
  • Keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device)
  • DirectX 9-capable video card that runs at 1,024 × 768 or higher display resolution, and compatible display monitor
  • Network cards and cabling for local network access
  • Internet access (contact your local network administrator)
  • Printer or an installed printer driver
  • Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen

 

Certification reference (where applicable)
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Course Content:

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Windows App Development

 Topic A: Set Up and Configure Visual Studio

 Topic B: Work with an App Project in Visual Studio


Lesson 2: Planning and Designing a Windows App

 Topic A: Identify Windows 10 App Requirements

 Topic B: Meet Windows User Expectations


Lesson 3: Creating a User Interface

 Topic A: Create an App Project

 Topic B: Lay Out a User Interface

 Topic C: Use Styles and Themes to Format a User Interface Layout


Lesson 4: Programming the User Interface

 Topic A: Connect C# Code with XAML Markup

 Topic B: Update Data in User Interface Controls

 Topic C: Use C# Conditional Statements to Process Data


Lesson 5: Creating a Complex User Interface Layout with Navigation

 Topic A: Implement a Navigation Menu and Command Bars

 Topic B: Load Pages in a Frame

 Topic C: Manage Back Button Navigation


Lesson 6: Managing Visual States and Alternate Layouts

 Topic A: Manage Visual States Through VisualStateManager

 Topic B: Provide Alternate Layouts and Resources


Lesson 7: Working with File Data

 Topic A: Store and Retrieve Data Files

 Topic B: Serialize and Deserialize Data Files

 Topic C: Pass Data to Another Page


Lesson 8: Working with Web Data

 Topic A: Load Web Data

 Topic B: Launch a URL in the Default Web Browser


Lesson 9: Working with WebView

 Topic A: Load a WebView Component with Content

 Topic B: Communicate with JavaScript in a WebView


Lesson 10: Programming Graphics and Animation

 Topic A: Create Runtime Graphics

 Topic B: Add Motion and Depth


Lesson 11: Integrating with the App Ecosystem

 Topic A: Implement a Share Command

 Topic B: Implement a Print Command

 Topic C: Store and Retrieve Settings

 Topic D: Cooperate with Other Apps and Services


Lesson 12: Implementing App Security

 Topic A: Evaluate App Security

 Topic B: Implement Windows Security Features


Lesson 13: Finalizing an App

 Topic A: Internationalize and Localize

 Topic B: Package and Deploy

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