Windows Phone 7 Programming for Android and iOS Developers

Description

Learn to develop for the new Windows Phone 7 platform

With a special focus placed on the new Windows Phone 7 (WP7) design guidelines and technologies, this reference helps you extend your knowledge so that you can learn to develop for the new WP7 platform. The team of authors presents topic-by-topic comparisons between WP7 and Android and the iPhone, enabling you to learn the differences and similarities between them. This indispensible coverage prepares you for making the transition from programming for Android and the iPhone to programming for the exciting new WP7.
* Covers the exciting new technology of Windows Phone 7 (WP7) and serves as ideal reference for Android and iPhone developers who are eager to get started programming for the WP7
* Zeroes in on the differences between programming for Android and the iPhone, making it much easier for you to learn and practice
* Offers various real-world programming scenarios to enhance your comprehension
* Demonstrates how to set up your development environment, create the User Interface, use local data storage, leverage location and maps, and use system services
* Discusses how to handle security issues

Start programming for the WP7 today with this book by your side.

CONTENTS:

FOREWORD xxv

INTRODUCTION xxvii

CHAPTER 1: WHAT'S NEW IN WINDOWS PHONE 7

CHAPTER 2: THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT 15

CHAPTER 3: FUNDAMENTALS 39

CHAPTER 4: USER INTERFACES 63

CHAPTER 5: APPLICATION DATA STORAGE 95

CHAPTER 6: WEB SERVICES AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS 113

CHAPTER 7: LEVERAGING LOCATION AND MAPS 155

CHAPTER 8: GRAPHICS 183

CHAPTER 9: MULTIMEDIA 205

CHAPTER 10: UTILIZING SYSTEM HARDWARE 235

CHAPTER 11: WHAT YOU NEED TO DO ABOUT SECURITY 257

APPENDIX A: AN INTRODUCTION TO SMARTPHONE CHIPSET 277

APPENDIX B: AN INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXPRESSION BLEND FOR WINDOWS PHONE 281

APPENDIX C: SAMPLE APPLICATIONS GUIDE 293

INDEX 307