Professional Windows Live Programming
This step-by-step guide demystifies the next generation of
Microsoft web programming-Windows Live. An exciting new set of
tools and features, Windows Live can change the way you design,
build, and market web sites. Experienced author Jon Arking presents
you with a comprehensive road map to understanding the many hats of
Windows Live: business model, online marketplace, development
platform, and suite of consumer-oriented web sites.
After addressing the overall Live initiative, Arking breaks down
the book into distinct sections: He first introduces you to a
service or tool, then explains the mechanics of that service or
tool, and finally relates it to the grander scheme of the Windows
Live initiative. Plus, an array of real-world examples and code
samples contributes to a clear understanding of exactly what
Windows Live is, what it offers, who it will help, and the many
different ways this powerful set of services can effectively work
for you. The included showcase web site demonstrates how to
integrate many of the major Live APIs.
What you will learn from this book
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The generic platforms and languages prevalent among the Live
services APIs
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The purpose and potential of the major developer APIs
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The advantages of combining multiple Live services
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Ways to create Mashups with LiveExpo
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Techniques for building mapping applications with the Virtual
Earth APIs
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Suggestions for integrating Live services into existing sites
with Live Custom Domains
Who this book is for
This book is for web developers and programmers looking
to incorporate Windows Live into their software. A working
knowledge of HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, and Web Services is
necessary.
Wrox Professional guides are planned and
written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of
programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and
relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face
every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert
education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do
a better job.