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Using the Save Phone Number Task in a Windows Phone 8 App
The Open Data Protocol; or OData client library for Windows Phone can be used to give your Windows Phone 8 app access to OData-based web services. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to use the save phone number task from within a Windows Phone 8 app and view the result on an emulator.
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Using the Search Task
The Windows Phone 8 Search Task allows you to give users the ability to search the web easily when you build a new application. In this video; Andy Alfred discusses how to take advantage of the Search Task to launch web searches directly from your Windows Phone 8 Apps.
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Using the SMS Compose Task
In Windows Phone 8 app; you can allow users to send SMS messages from your app. In this video; Andy Alfred demonstrates how to the SmsComposeTasks to launch the messaging application from the Windows Phone 8 app.
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Using the System.Net.Sockets API to Connect to a TCP Socket Server
A Windows Phone 8 app can be connected to a socket server by creating a socket client and using it to send an asynchronous connect request to the server. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to use the System.Net.Sockets API to connect to a TCP socket server.
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Using the System.Net.Sockets API to Receive Data Over a TCP Socket Connection
In a Windows Phone 8 app; after establishing a connection to a socket server; you can send and receive data over that connection by using a context object and a data buffer. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to use the System.Net.Sockets API to receive data over a TCP socket server connection.
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Accommodating Display Change with Screen Orientation Changes
In Windows Phone 8; you can effect a rotation and change the display. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to program an app to have the content layout change with changes in the device rotation.
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Adding and Deleting Items from an App's Local Database Using XAML and C#
In a Windows Phone 8 app; regular database interaction involves adding and deleting items from it. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to add; view; and delete items from an app's local database using XAML and C#.
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Adding and Deleting Items from an App's Local Database Using XAML and VB
In Windows Phone 8 apps; regular database interaction involves adding and removing items to it. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to add and delete items from an app's local database by using XAML and Visual Basic.
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Adding Background Images
In Windows Phone 8 app; you can add a background image to the main page. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to add an asset as a background image in a Windows Phone 8 app.
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Adding Event Listeners to UI Elements using XAML and C#
Most Windows Phone 8 apps require some degree of user interactivity; and so you need to program your UI elements to respond to user input gestures. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to attach an event listener to a button in a Windows Phone 8 app.
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Adding Icons to the App Bar with XAML and C#
In Windows Phone 8 Apps development; the application bar allows the users to see and select from the various options in the application. In this video; Andy Alfred demonstrates how to create an application bar and how to add buttons by using XAML and C#.
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Adding Icons to the App Bar with XAML and VB
In Windows Phone 8 Apps; the application bar is one of the most used controls that allows users to quickly see and select from the various options in the application. In this video; Andy Alfred discusses how to create an application bar and also how to add buttons with icons to the bar using XAML and Visual Basic.
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Adding Margins to UI Container Elements
In Windows Phone 8 App Development; adding margins to the content in TextBlocks and TextBoxes significantly improves the presentation on the app page. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to add margins to UI container elements.
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Adding Menu Items to the App Bar with XAML and C#
In Windows Phone 8 Apps; the application bar is an important control that helps you to quickly use the various options in the application. In this video; Andy Alfred discusses how to create an application bar and also how to add menu items to the bar using XAML and C#.
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Adding Menu Items to the App Bar with XAML and VB
In Windows Phone 8 Apps; the application bar is an important control that helps to choose and use the various options in the application. In this video; Andy Alfred discusses how to create an application bar and also how to add menu items to the bar using XAML and Visual Basic.
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Adding Password Protection to an App's Local Database
In Windows Phone 8 App development; you may either encrypt sections of data in your app's local database or encrypt the entire database by adding a password or pin protection. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to add password protection to an app's local database.
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Basic Page Navigation with XAML and C#
In Windows Phone 8 App; you can add pages to your app and navigate between them. In this video; Andy Alfred demonstrates how to add pages and how to navigate between the pages by using XAML and C#.
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Basic Page Navigation with XAML and VB
In Windows Phone 8 App; you can add pages to your app and navigate between them by using XAML and Visual Basic. In this video; Andy Alfred demonstrates how to add pages and how to navigate between the pages by using XAML and Visual Basic.
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Best Practices for Managing App Local Folder
In a Windows Phone 8 app; proper management of the app's local folder can significantly influence app performance. In this video; Wesley Miller explains some best practices for managing an app's local folder.
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Binding a ListBox to an Observable Collection of Data Items Using XAML and C#
In Windows Phone 8; you can access and display an app's local database items by binding the collection of database items to a control in the UI. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to bind a ListBox to an observable collection of database items to be displayed on the page using XAML and C#.
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Configuring the Application Manifest for Deploying an App to Windows Store
To deploy a Windows Phone 8 application to the Windows store; you configure the application manifest file with the required information. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to configure the application manifest file for deploying an application to the Windows store.
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Connecting to an App's Local Database Using XAML and C#
In a Windows Phone 8 app; the app's local database stores app-specific data that may persist throughout the app's lifecycle states. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to connect to an app's local database by using XAML and C#.
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Copying a Reference Database to an App's Local Folder
In Windows Phone 8; storing an app's reference database in the installation folder allows only read operations on it; while storing it in the local folder allows read and write operations. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to copy a reference database from an app's installation folder to its local folder by using XAML and C#.
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Creating a Database Table for an App's Local Database
In Windows Phone 8 App Development; an app's local database table will have a primary key as well as other columns used to store data records. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to create a database table for an app's Local Database using XAML and C#.
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Creating a Folder and Writing Data to a Text File Using XAML and C#
In Windows Phone 8 App; the storage folder class is used for reading and writing data to a file within an app's local folder. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to create a folder and write data to a text file by using XAML and C#.
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Creating a Push Notification Channel To Receive Tile Notifications in a Windows Phone 8 App
Windows Phone 8 app development allows users to set up a push notification client to receive the notification responses. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to create a push notification channel for receiving tile notifications in a Windows Phone 8 app.
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Creating an ASP.NET Page for Sending Tile Notifications in Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone 8 App Development allows users to create a web page that sends the tile notification after the push notification channel has been created. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how create an asp.net page that can be used to send tile notifications.
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Using the System.Net.Sockets API to Receive Data Over a UDP Socket Connection
Windows Phone 8 app development allows you to send and receive data over a socket server connection using a context object and a data buffer. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to use the System.Net.Sockets API to receive data over UDP socket server connection.
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Using the System.Net.Sockets API to Send Data Over a TCP Socket Connection
In a Windows Phone 8 app; after establishing a connection to a socket server; you can send and receive data over that connection by using a context object and a data buffer. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to use the System.Net.Sockets API to send data over a TCP socket server connection.
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Using the System.Net.Sockets API to Send Data Over a UDP Socket Connection
In a Windows Phone 8 app; after establishing a connection to a socket server; you can send and receive data over that connection by using a context object and a data buffer. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to use the System.Net.Sockets API to send data over a UDP socket server connection.
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Creating Design Assets Consistent with Windows Phone 8 Design Requirements
In a Windows Phone 8 app; you need to use design assets that match the design requirements to have improved display and user experience with your application. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to create design assets that are consistent with the Windows Phone 8 design requirements.
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Customizing Background Colors
In Windows Phone 8 App Development; you can add color to certain elements and help the user to better interact with the app. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to add and change colors of text blocks.
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Customizing Colors to Change with a User Theme
Windows Phone 8 App allows you to customize colors as per the user's theme. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to apply dynamic color styles that are linked to user preferences.
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Customizing the Development Environment for Windows Phone 8 SDK
The Windows Phone 8 SDK environment is highly customizable in terms of the look; feel; and functionality. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to customize the development environment and interface as per specific needs and preferences.
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Decrypting Data Using XAML and C#
In Windows Phone 8 App; you can decrypt confidential data before being able to access it in raw form for further processing. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to decrypt data in a Windows Phone 8 App by using XAML and C#.
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Decrypting Data Using XAML and VB
Windows Phone 8 App Development allows users to decrypt the data before being able to access it in raw form. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to decrypt data in a Windows Phone 8 app using XAML and Visual Basic.
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Defining the Data Context for an App’s Local Database Using VB
In a Windows Phone 8 app's data context; the local database connection string is specified and passed at a base class before the database table is created. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to define the data context for an app's local database by using Visual Basic.
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Defining the Data Context for an App's Local Database
In Windows Phone 8 App Development; the local database connection string is specified and passed to the database class before the database table is created. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to define the data context for an apps local database.
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Encrypting Data Using XAML and C#
In Windows Phone 8 App; encrypting passwords and database connection strings are important to app security. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to encrypt data in a Windows Phone 8 app by using XAML and C#.
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Encrypting Data Using XAML and VB
While developing apps for Windows Phone 8; users need to encrypt data such as passwords; as they are vital to app security. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to encrypt data in a Windows Phone 8 app using XAML and Visual Basic.
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Handling Errors in User Input Fields
In Windows Phone 8 app development; it is important to capture and handle errors. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to use a try-catch block to detect and handle errors in user input fields.
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Handling Push Notification Events For Tile Notifications in a Windows Phone 8 App
Windows Phone 8 App Development allows users to set up a push notification client to receive the tile notification responses from the Microsoft Push Notification service. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to add code for handling push notification events.
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Hiding and Displaying UI Components on Screen in Response to User Input
In a Windows Phone 8 app; you may sometimes want to show or hide elements on the page to have more control over user interactions with your app. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to programmatically show and hide UI elements on screen in response to user inputs.
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Implementing Type Conversions on User Input
In a Windows Phone 8 app; when accepting form data input via a textbox field; you may need to convert the current data type before performing specific processing. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to convert from string to floating point and double precision data types for processing input as numbers.
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Overview on Administering Web Service Security for Windows Phone 8 Apps
When a Windows Phone 8 app exchanges data with the web service over the Internet; that data becomes vulnerable to interception by unauthorized parties unless solid security procedures are implemented to facilitate the transfer. In this video; Wesley Miller provides an overview of how to administer web service security.
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Painting with Linear Gradient Brushes
Windows Phone 8 apps; allows you to make use of color by using brushes to paint your objects and controls to the screen. In this video; Andy Alfred discusses the different ways to make use of the Linear Gradient Brush to apply linear gradients to the objects and controls in your app.
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Painting with Radial Gradient Brushes
In Windows Phone 8; you can add color to the interface by using brushes to paint your objects and controls to the screen. In this video; Andy Alfred discusses how to use the Radial Gradient Brush in Windows Phone 8 to apply radial gradients to the objects and controls.
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Painting with Solid Color Brushes
In Windows Phone 8; you can use brushes to paint objects and controls that will be displayed on the screen. In this video; Andy Alfred discusses how to use the Solid Color Brush in Windows Phone 8 to apply solid colors through the objects and controls in your app.
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Posting a Tile Notification to the Microsoft Push Notification Service
Windows Phone 8 App Development allows users to send tile notifications to the Microsoft Push Notification Service and receive a response with the content for updating the app tile. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to create the tile message; prepare the notification payload; send the notification; and then receive and process the response from the push service.
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Reading Data from a Text File Using XAML and C#
In Windows Phone 8 App; you can use the Storage folder class for reading and writing data to a file within an app's local folder. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to read data from a text file by using XAML and C#.
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Restricting User Input to Numbers
Windows Phone 8 App provides you the ability to constrain selected fields so that the user can only enter numbers. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to apply restrictions to an input field.
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Submitting an App to Windows Store via Developer Dashboard
When you are ready to deploy your Windows Phone 8 app to the Windows store; you will be required to configure app info such as app name; category; selling price; marketing details; and screenshots. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to submit an app via the Windows Developer Dashboard.
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Testing an App in the Windows Phone Emulator
The Windows Phone 8 comes with a software emulator that can be used to simulate application functionality on a real-world Windows Phone. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to test a sample application by using the Windows Phone WVGA Emulator.
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Testing an App Using the Application Deployment Tool
In Windows Phone 8; the Application Deployment tool allows you to access your application from a XAP file and test it in an emulator on a local machine. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to use the Application Deployment tool to test an application in the Windows Phone WVGA Emulator on a local machine.
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Understanding ItemViewModel from the ViewModel Structure
In Windows Phone 8 App; the ViewModel structure consists of two components; one of which is the ItemViewModel. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses the structure of the C# code behind file for the ItemViewModel component.
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Understanding MainViewModel from the ViewModel Structure
In Windows Phone 8 app development; the ViewModel structure consists of two components: an ItemViewModel and a MainViewModel. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses the structure of the C# code behind file for the MainViewModel component.
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Using StackPanel for Horizontal Layouts
In Windows Phone 8 App; you can organize your content on screen by using the StackPanel component. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to use the StackPanel to horizontally arrange elements on screen.
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Using StackPanel for Vertical Layouts
Windows Phone 8 App allows you to organize your content on screen by using the StackPanel component. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to use the StackPanel to vertically arrange elements on screen.
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Using the Camera Capture Task
In Windows Phone 8 App Development; you can use the CameraCaptureTask to take pictures using your device's camera. In this video; Andy Alfred explains how to use the CameraCaptureTask to pull in images.
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Using the Game Invite Task to Send Invites for a Multiplayer Session
In Windows Phone 8 apps; you can use the game invite task to provide a consistent user experience. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to use the game invite task to display a screen; which can be used to invite players to a multiplayer gaming session from a Windows Phone 8 app.
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Using the ISETool to Copy an App’s Local Folder Contents to Computer
In Windows Phone 8 App Development; you can use the Isolated Storage Explorer tool to access the contents of an app's local folder. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to use ISE tool from the command line to copy the contents of an app's local folder to the computer's hard drive.
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Using the ISETool to List the Contents of an App’s Local Folder
Windows Phone 8 App Development allows you to use the Isolated Storage Explorer tool to access the content of an app's local folder once the app has been deployed on an emulator. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to use the ISE tool from the command line to list the contents of an app's local folder.
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Using the ISETool to Replace an App’s Local Folder Content With Content from Computer
Windows Phone 8 App Development allows you to use the Isolated Storage Explorer tool to access the contents of an app's local folder once the app has been deployed on an emulator. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to use the ISE tool from the command line to replace the contents of an app's local folder content.
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Using the IsolatedStorageSettings Class to Manage App Settings in XAML and C#
In Windows Phone 8; you can store the Windows Phone 8 app settings as key-value pairs in your app's local folder. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to use the IsolatedStorageSettings class to add; read; and remove app settings using XAML and C#.
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Using the IsolatedStorageSettings Class to Manage App Settings in XAML and VB
In Windows Phone 8; you can store the Windows Phone 8 app settings as key-value pairs in your app's local folder using Visual Basic. In this video; Wesley Miller demonstrates how to use the IsolatedStorageSettings class to add; read; and remove app settings using XAML and Visual Basic.
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Using the Map Directions Task
The Windows Phone 8 App Development allows you to use the MapsDirectionsTask to provide directions from point A to point B. In this video; Andy Alfred explains how to use the MapsDirectionsTask.
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Using the Maps Task
In Windows Phone 8 App; you can display one or more points of interest on a map for the users of the app. In this video; Andy Alfred demonstrates how to use the Maps Task in Windows Phone 8 Applications.
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Using the Phone Call Task
Windows Phone 8 App Development allows users to make phone calls directly from the app. In this video; Andy Alfred explains how to use the PhoneCallTask to launch a phone call from your app.
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Using the Photo Chooser Task with XAML and C# in a Windows Phone 8 app
Windows Phone 8 app development allows you to use the PhotoChooserTask to select and display images. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to use the PhotoChooserTask to select and display images from the photo hub using XAML and C#.
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Using the Photo Chooser Task with XAML and VB in a Windows Phone 8 app
Windows Phone 8 app development allows you to use the PhotoChooserTask to provide the user with consistent experience on the Windows Phone 8 device. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to use the PhotoChooserTask to select and display images from the photo hub using XAML and VB.
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Using the Save Appointment Task
The Windows Phone 8 App Development allows users to create and save appointments. In this video; Wesley Miller explains how to use the SaveAppointmentTask to configure and save new appointments.
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Using the Web Browser in Your Applications
In Windows Phone 8 App; you can display a web site both internally and externally on a web browser. In this video; Andy Alfred demonstrates how to display a web site internally and externally by using the WebBrowserTask class and WebBrowser control in Windows Phone 8 App.
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Working with the Panorama Control
In Windows Phone 8; the Panorama Control is used to help setup the panorama effect in the phone apps. In this video; Andy Alfred discusses how to use the Panorama Control.
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Working with the TextBox Control
In Windows Phone 8 App; you can use the TextBox control to get input from the user. In this video; Andy Alfred demonstrates how to use the TextBox control in Windows Phone 8 App.
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Customizing Fonts
The Windows Phone 8 SDK provides you with many native font styles that you can use to customize your application. In this video; Wesley Miller discusses how to use different font families in Windows Phone App.
