Hilo table of contents (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML)

[This article is for Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8.x developers writing Windows Runtime apps. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see the latest documentation]

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Table of contents

• Developing an end-to-end Windows Store app using JavaScript: Hilo Prerequisites Tables of contents at a glance Learning resources
• Getting started with Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) Building and running the sample Designing the UX Projects and solution folders The development tools and languages
• Async programming patterns in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) A brief introduction to promises How to use a promise chain Grouping a promise Nesting in a promise chain Wrapping values in a promise Handling errors Related topics
• Using a separated presentation pattern in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) MVP and the supervising controller pattern Mediator pattern Separating responsibilities for the AppBar and the page header Separating responsibilities for the ListView
• Using the query builder pattern in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) The builder pattern The query object pattern Code walkthrough Making the file system objects observable Related topics
• Working with tiles and the splash screen in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) Why are tiles important? Choosing a tile strategy Designing the logo images Placing the logos on the default tiles Updating tiles Adding the splash screen
• Creating and navigating between pages in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) Adding New Pages to the Project Defining pages in Visual Studio and Blend Choosing a navigation model Navigating between pages in the single-page navigation model Creating and loading pages Loading the hub page Establishing the Data Binding Supporting portrait, snap, and fill layouts
• Using controls in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) Common controls used in Hilo ListView FlipView AppBar SemanticZoom Canvas Img Styling controls Touch and gestures Testing controls
• Working with data sources in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) Declarative binding in the month view Choosing a data source for a page Querying the file system Implementing group support with a synchronous data source Other considerations: using a custom data source Considerations in choosing a custom data source Implementing a data adapter for a custom data source Binding the ListView to a custom data source
• Using touch in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) Tap for primary action Slide to pan Swipe to select, command, and move Pinch and stretch to zoom Turn to rotate Swipe from edge for app commands Swipe from edge for system commands
• Handling suspend, resume, and activation in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) Tips for implementing suspend/resume Understanding possible execution states Code walkthrough of suspend Code walkthrough of resume Code walkthrough of activation Other ways to close the app
• Improving performance in Hilo (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) Performance tips Limit the start time Emphasize responsiveness Use thumbnails for quick rendering Retrieve thumbnails when accessing items Release media and stream resources when they are no longer required Optimize ListView performance Keep DOM interactions to a minimum Optimize property access Use independent animations Manage layout efficiently Store state efficiently Keep your app's memory usage low when suspended Minimize the amount of resources that your app uses Understanding performance Improving performance by using app profiling Other performance tools
• Testing and deploying Windows Store apps: Hilo (JavaScript and HTML) Ways to test your app Using Mocha to perform unit and integration testing Testing asynchronous functionality Testing synchronous functionality Using Visual Studio to test suspending and resuming the app Using the simulator and remote debugger to test devices Using pseudo-localized versions for localization testing Security testing Using performance testing tools Making your app world ready Using the Windows App Certification Kit to test your app Creating a Windows Store certification checklist
• Meet the Hilo team (Windows Store apps using JavaScript and HTML) Meet the team