This book is based around a case study game which was written for the book. This means that the chapters progress in a logical way and build upon lessons learned as we go. Realworld examples are provided for each topic that are practical and not given outofcontext so they can be applied directly to other applications.

If you are a developer who wishes to build Windows 8 and Phone 8 applications and integrate them with Windows Azure Mobile Services, this book is for you. Basic C# and JavaScript skills are advantageous, as well as some knowledge of building Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 applications.