Module 1: Introduction to Windows 7

This module explains how to use the various new features of Windows 7, how to prepare for the OS roadmap with regard to OS versions, bitness and editions, and how the various Windows 7 features are presented throughout the course.

Lessons

• Windows Operating System Roadmap
• Highlights of Improvements
• Course Structure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 2: Win32 Programming Refreshment

This module explains how to use the Win32 application programming interface (API) to interact with the Windows operating system, and how to develop applications with better understanding of fundamental system mechanisms.

Lessons

• Win32 API Introduction
• Objects and Handles
• Processes and Threads
• Synchronization Mechanisms
• Windows and Window Classes
• Window Messages
• Structured Exception Handling
• Other Interfaces to Windows
• The Windows Shell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Taskbar

This module explains how to use the Windows 7 taskbar for delivering applications that light-up on Windows 7, taking advantage of numerous user productivity features.

Lessons

• Windows Taskbar History
• Taskbar Design Goals
• Taskbar Buttons and Application ID
• Jump Lists
• Overlay Icons and Progress Bars
• Custom Thumbnail and Peek
• Custom Switchers (MDI/TDI)

Lab: The Windows 7 Taskbar

• Jump List Integration
• Customizing Thumbnails
• Taskbar Progress and Status

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 4: Libraries and Federated Search

This module explains how to use shell libraries to better organize similar data items, and how to take advantage of federated search to provide quicker access to information within an enterprise.

Lessons

• The New Windows Explorer
• Library Overview
• Common File Dialogs
• Native and Managed Libraries API
• Federated Search
• Proper File Formats

Lab: Developing a Command Line Library Management Utility

• SLUtil Command Line Utility for Library Management

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 5: Multi-Touch

This module explains how to use multi-touch enabled hardware to add the next generation of user interaction to your applications, and how to choose among the various modes of programmatic access to multi-touch in Windows 7.

Lessons

• Overview of Multi-Touch and its Roadmap
• Control Panel Settings
• Touch Scenarios (Good, Better, Best)
• Gesture and Touch Support
• Manipulation and Inertia
• Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
• User Experience Guidelines

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 6: Sensors and Location

This module explains how to use the Windows 7 Sensor and Location Platform to interact with a variety of physical sensors providing location information, ambient light, temperature and a variety of other readings.

Lessons

• The Sensor and Location Platform
• Sensor Architecture in Windows 7
• Working with the Sensor API
• Location Architecture in Windows 7
• Working with the Location API

Lab: Sensor-Enabled Racing Game

• Adding Accelerometer Support to a Racing Game

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 7: Scenic Ribbon

This module explains how to use the Windows 7 Scenic Ribbon to add an