Metro apps are an important addition to Microsoft Windows 8, providing the cornerstone for a single, consistent
programming and interaction model across desktops, tablets, and smartphones. The Metro app user experience
is very different from previous generations of Windows applications: Metro-style apps are full-screen and favor a
usability style that is simple, direct, and free from distractions.
Metro apps represent a complete departure from previous versions of Windows. There are entirely new APIs,
new interaction controls, and a very different approach to managing the life cycle of applications.
Metro apps can be developed using a range of languages, including JavaScript, Visual Basic, C++, and,
the topic of this book, C#. Windows 8 builds on the familiar to let developers use their existing C# and XAML
experience to build rich Metro apps and integrate into the wider Windows platform. This book gives you an
essential jump start into the world of Metro; by the end, you will understand how to use the controls and features
that define the core Metro experience.
