Windows-8 is the code name for the next version of the Windows 8, that will succeed Windows 7. It's proposed to bring many ground breaking changes with it, including an all new runtime, WinRT.
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What are C++/CX and C++/CLI, and how do they relate to C++ and WinRT?
I was considering taking up the challenge of learning C++ for designing Metro apps and that's when I came across C++/CX.
Can Metro apps be coded in C++ 11? Do they require C++/CX to work? And what exactly is C++/CX? Is it possible to create a Metro…
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What is the difference between Windows 8, WinRT, and Windows RT?
I just read that there will be two versions of Windows available: Windows RT and Windows 8.
Could someone please describe what the differences between Windows RT and Windows 8 are? And how these differences may affect developers creating apps for…
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C++ Renaissance - marketing slogan?
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What does the latest “C++ Renaissance” mean?
Lately, I hear a lot about C++ Renaissance. What is that?
C++ is currently undergoing a renaissance. This means that, by definition, the language, compilers and compositional…
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What does Windows 8 mean for the future of .NET?
Microsoft showed off a demo of Windows 8, including a new platform that allows developers to use HTML5 and JavaScript.
Is this new platform the main way to develop for Windows 8? Is Microsoft phasing out the .NET platform in favor of the HTML 5…
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At what point should I have my Windows developers upgrade to the latest release of Windows?
At what point should I begin upgrading our developer's machines to a later Windows release?
From experience, Microsoft typically has an epic fail about every other O.S. (I am really not trying to start a debate about this, it is my perception let it…
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How to architect enterprise desktop applications for Windows 8
I think I have a grasp on the expectations of consumer application development for Windows 8. Create a new Metro-based UI on top of WinRT, deploy it to your customer via the Marketplace, and everyone wins. Seems simple enough. Unfortunately, I'm…
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How to develop line-of-business tablet apps as a .NET developer?
My company has a lot of experience in .NET development, and one of our products in an ERP system. Recently, a customer asked us if we could provide a tablet interface to that system, i.e., a software that allows the customer to view product…
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WinRT and .NET: What is it, where do i place it and what does it change?
Say I'm a .NET developer and want to build my application on WinRT. What I've read is that it is a completely new API for Windows 8, strongly related to Metro-style apps.
I'm assuming that I can develop for WinRT in .NET/C#? How does it relate for…
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Using WPF rather than WinRT for Windows 8 Pro tablet app: good or bad idea?
Our business is considering writing a line of business application for tablets to enable road warriors and executives access our data.
This will be primarily used for dashboards, reports and some form filling input: quite typical scenario.
Our other…
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Are there any limitations to using WinRT instead of .Net?
From my understanding creating an application that runs on multiple architectures requires virtualization, and virtualization reduces performance since it creates a layer of abstraction.
With Windows 8 supporting both Intel and ARM architectures…
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Can I release complementary Windows 8 and WP8 apps on their respective stores?
I am creating a pair of apps, one to run preferably on tablets, but also laptops and PCs, and the other for WP8.
These apps are complementary - having one is of no use without the other.
I know there is a Windows Store, and a Windows Phone store,…
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How might a Windows 8 Metro app handle back end database access?
While researching Metro and WinRT I haven't been able to find anything regarding enterprise apps and database access. All I hear about is the front end development.
Does anyone have any idea of how a Metro app will access a database server? Will…
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WinRT for 'desktop' apps
So I'm reading up about the differences between the old and the new APIs, and I can't find whether the new WinRT API will provide for desktop apps, so far it seems its only available to write Metro apps - ie the full screen, 'phone style' apps.…
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Does async/await makes simple thing unnecessary complicated?
After exposing to Windows App Store development for a month, I begin to feel that async / await programming model does more harm than good. It makes simple thing complicated.
Take an example, folder creation. In Java or Desktop .NET, I can simply…
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Where do other programming languages fit in Windows 8 development model?
Today, Windows applications can be developed in numerous languages and frameworks. But in the upcoming Windows 8, with the introduction of WinRT, the development model is going change at a large scale. So, where do other programming languages fit in…
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