Common Features of Windows Store Apps
Windows Store apps are applications that follow the Microsoft design style principles. Furthermore, Windows Store apps are designed to run on the Windows 8 or Windows RT operating system.
All Windows Store apps have a common set of features. Let me explain these features by pointing them out in the context of the Bing News app that’s included with Windows 8.
Note
It is worth pointing out that the standard Windows 8 Bing News app discussed in this section was written using HTML5 and JavaScript (using the same techniques described in this book). In case you are curious, you can view the HTML and JavaScript source for the News app by opening the hidden folder where Windows apps are installed located at Program ...
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