Data Snacking Metro Style: Part 1 Working with Web APIs

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In a previous post I discussed the five different types of Metro style apps that are relevant for Windows 8. In this series I will walk you through building a basic data-snacking application. Topics Covered Windows 8 Metro apps HTML & JavaScript Metro apps Using data from Web APIs Asynchronous calls JavaScript Promises ListView UI [...]

Language Choice in Windows 8 is Not About Portability

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Every time I go to talk to folks about Windows 8, the same questions pop up. I blame this largely on Microsoft’s silence about Windows 8 following the release of a tidal wave of information followed by the Windows 8 Developer Preview at Build in September. C’est la vie. This too shall pass. One of [...]