• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

XAML provides many app controls that can be used to implement a variety of features. In this course, you will learn how to use XAML app controls in UWP apps to add functionality.

Learning Objectives

App Controls

  • start the course
  • implement command bars in apps and add buttons using AppBarButton
  • use open and closed states and command bar options to handle overflow when the screen is small
  • implement flyouts in your app layout
  • implement context menus for button events
  • implement dialogs using the ContentDialog object
  • implement pop-up menus in apps
  • implement tooltips to describe object and controls
  • implement the settings menu that has control over your app

Custom Controls

  • implement custom controls in your app
  • implement resource dictionaries and styles in your app
  • use Generic.xaml to style custom controls

Practice: Implementing App Controls

  • implement various app controls inside your app

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.