"Windows Phone 8 Recipes" is a practical guide that focuses on the Windows Phone 8 platform. It offers a structured collection of problem-solving recipes grouped by the various features of the platform and the interaction possibilities with the device. The recipes are written in C# and XAML, allowing developers to effectively leverage their existing .NET knowledge. The book begins with an introduction to setting up the development environment and provides useful links to tools and resources. The core chapters cover topics such as Live Tiles, notifications, camera interactions, and location services. Later chapters expand on knowledge of external services like Windows Azure Mobile Services and the Microsoft Advertising SDK to elevate app development to a professional level. Finally, it explains how to publish and maintain the app in the Windows Phone Store. This book is suitable for developers migrating from Windows Phone 7 as well as newcomers looking to bring their app ideas to life.