Windows Runtime via C Author:Jeffrey Richter, Maarten van de Bospoort Get a thorough grounding in the Windows Runtime?and apply your C# skills to building innovative apps for the Windows Store. Guided by Jeff Richter, a recognized master of Windows programming, along with principal Windows consultant Maarten van de Bospoort, this book provides pragmatic guidance on the non-UI side of Windows development, and featu... more »res a wealth of examples in Microsoft Visual C# 2012. Delve into the Windows Runtime architecture and environment Understand how to use Windows Runtime to create Windows 8 features from C# Examine process lifetime management architecture and its ramifications on background processing and state management Explore I/O models for storage and networking, and see how they?re influenced by app isolation Review contracts and other extension points offered by the system that a Windows Runtime app can use Get practical insights on packaging, capabilities, installation, deployment, and other critical topics« less