Quick Tips : Windows 8 apps C#|Xaml

Send mail 

Use the namespace:

using Windows.ApplicationModel.DataTransfer;

 private async void Button_Click_1(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)

        {

var mailto = new Uri("mailto:?to=architar.dash@gmail.com&subject=Test App&body=My first mail app in Windows 8 .");

await Windows.System.Launcher.LaunchUriAsync(mailto);

}

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Questions when designing data Storage

You need to think about data storage when your windows app needs to persist data.

Q1 : What kind of data my app needs to persist? Light data , heavy data

Q2 : Do I need to persist data if my app is not running? Yes, No

Q3 : Do I need to store data only for current device? Yes , No

Q4 :  Do I need to store data even when I am roaming? Yes , No

 

When you get answers for above questions , you will have a better knowledge on what should be you data storage design.

 

Input a URL text box in XAML

<textbox x: Name="textBox1" **InputScope="URL"** </textbox>

 

Sensitive Devices

•  Microphones
• Cameras
•  Location providers
•  Text messaging services

 

can access the user's personal data or cost the user money, so they are considered sensitive devices.