Windows 8 Development Tutorial: Getting Started338

Windows 8 is a major release of the Microsoft Windows operating system. It was released on October 26, 2012. Windows 8 introduced a number of new features and changes, including a new user interface, the Windows Store, and support for ARM-based devices.

If you are interested in developing for Windows 8, this tutorial will provide you with the information you need to get started. We will cover the basics of Windows 8 development, including how to create a new project, add controls to your forms, and handle events.

Creating a New Project

To create a new Windows 8 project, open Visual Studio and select the "New Project" option from the File menu. In the New Project dialog box, select the "Visual C#" template and then select the "Windows 8" project type. Enter a name for your project and click the "OK" button.

Adding Controls to Your Forms

Once you have created a new project, you can start adding controls to your forms. To add a control, drag and drop it from the Toolbox onto your form. The Toolbox contains a variety of controls, including buttons, text boxes, and labels.

Handling Events

When a user interacts with a control, an event is fired. You can handle events by writing code in the event handler for the control. To write an event handler, double-click on the control in the Form Designer. The event handler will be created automatically.

Conclusion

This tutorial has provided you with a basic overview of Windows 8 development. For more information, please refer to the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) documentation.

Additional Resources* [Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) documentation](/en-us/library/windows/apps/)
* [Windows 8 Development Center](/en-us/windows-8)
* [Windows 8 Sample Code](/windowsapps)

2024-12-03

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