1. Beyond the Basics with Windows Phone 8
In-App Purchasing
Michael Crump
http://michaelcrump.net
@mbcrump

2. Contents
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Key Features
Types of In-App Products
Implementing In-App Purchasing
Testing Methods

3. Key Features of In-App Purchase
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Easy to use purchase experience
Integration with the Windows Phone Wallet for secure purchases
Keyword support
Server-signed receipts
Simplified porting of apps between Windows platforms

4. In-App Products
Consumable:
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Can purchase as many times as wanted
-Points, game currency, etc.
Durable:
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Purchase once and own forever
-Super weapon, game levels, armor, etc.

5. Implementing In-App Products
 Windows.ApplicationModel.Store API
 Typical lifecycle of in-app product purchase
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Submit app.
Submit in-app products.
Load listing of available products
Show the purchase screen and handle accordingly
Fulfill in-app products if applicable
Obtaining a receipt
 Product Provision is your responsibility!

6. Testing In-App Purchases
 Testing In-App Purchases by Mocking
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Mocking Library
Mock Service using IIS

7. Testing In-App Purchases
 Testing In-App Purchases by Submitting a Beta Application
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Beta Application
Beta In-App Products

8. Summary
 Two types of In-App Products: Consumables and Durables
 3 Testing Methods available
 Great way create repeat revenue.