by Berika Williams, Web Management Section Chair (Published December 4, 2012)
It’s not a question of how much websites will change; the changes come in how you approach it. Windows 8 uses an innovative “Metro” application design that mirrors how many apps on smart phone devices behave. Brent Schooley of .net magazine lists 10 points to keep in mind while developing a Metro friendly website, with touch screen being one of them. He mentions that “elements need to provide ample room for touch targeting and provide immediate feedback when pressed. Content on the screen should also be laid out in ergonomically friendly location”. 1
The Microsoft Developer’s Network, states that they hope web developers can think of websites developed for the Windows 8 platforms as “Window Store Apps”.2 The same web standards and tools apply such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CS3.
Microsoft is offering a free eBook, “Programming Windows 8 Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript”.
MSDN also has an article titled “Create your first Windows Store app using JavaScript” to help you get started.
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1Brent Schooley, 10 things you should know about designing for Windows 8, October 12, 2012, http://www.netmagazine.com/features/10-things-you-should-know-about-designing-windows-8
2Microsoft Developer Network, Design case study: Website to Windows Store app (Windows), October 15, 2012, http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh868264.aspx
