Microsoft DevRadio: Developing for Windows 8 in 1/2 the Time (Part 14) Promises




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Summary: Abstract: In today’s episode Michael Palermo and Jeremy Foster  discuss the importance of Promises (or the JavaScript way of implementing asynchronicity)  and the various ways you can use them in your Window8 apps. Check out codeSHOW on CodePlex! Next Steps: Step #1 – Download the Tools for Windows 8 App Development Step #2 – Download Visual Studio Express for Windows 8 Step #3 – Start building your own Apps for Windows 8 Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Zune, or RSS If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites: Getting started with Windows 8 Apps How to Sell Your Apps and Make Money in the Windows Store Attend a Windows 8 Developer Camp and Hackathon in your area! Blogs & Articles: Michael Palermo’s Blog Videos: (Part 1) Getting Started (Part 2) Using a Blank Template (Part 3) Adding HTML5 Content (Part 4) Simple Styling Techniques (Part 5) Adding Behaviors using JavaScript (Part 6) When does an Application Start? (Part 7) How to Brand Your App (Part 8) Using Media Queries to Manage Your Layouts (Part 9) How to Develop for Various Device Features (Part 10) Using Event Handlers (Part 11) Animations (Part 12) Adding an AppBar Virtual Labs: Windows 8 Release Preview Virtual Labs