BUILD is a new event that shows modern hardware and software developers how to take advantage of the future of Windows. Learn how to work with the all new touch-centric user experience to create fast, fluid, and dynamic applications that leverage the power and flexibility of the core of Windows, used by more than a billion people around the world.
Hear how the UI was designed to work seamlessly with a diversity of devices and form factors. Go behind the scenes and learn all about the new app model that allows you to create powerful new apps. All while retaining the ability to use your existing apps. Web-connected and web-powered apps built using HTML5 and JavaScript have access to the power of the PC. Touch-optimized browsing, with the full power of hardware-accelerated Internet Explorer 10 transforms your experiences with the web. BUILD is the first place to dive deep into the future of Windows.
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Create Metro style apps quickly with built-in controls
Windows 8 introduces a new and ready-to-use set of user interface controls to help create beautiful Metro style apps quickly. Learn about these powerful and highly-flexible controls and how to use them to implement the common patterns that deliver great Windows 8 Metro style apps.
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Metro style apps using XAML: Make your app shine
You’ve built your first basic Metro style app in XAML and now you’re ready to dive into the specifics of deeply integrating it with Windows. Come discover how you can deliver a first-class experience using new Windows 8 concepts. You’ll learn about the new activation model, how to incorporate navigation...
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Build polished collection and list apps in HTML5
At this session, learn exciting ways to expose collections of content using the ListView control, a fast and easy way to make collections take on the Windows 8 look and feel. Come and learn about the powerful capabilities of this control and best practices to make your app shine.
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Build data-driven collection and list apps using ListView in HTML5
Discover how to build on basic collections and lists by bringing live data from cloud and local sources into your app, and use the ListView control to present your data in an engaging and interactive way. Use templating and data binding features, create custom adapters to interface with your data sources,...
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Reaching more customers with accessible Metro style apps in HTML5
Create and build accessible Metro style apps to reach more customers. Accessibility support is built into each stage of creating an app and includes accessible templates, samples, controls and accessibility testing tools. Come learn how to make your apps accessible in screen reading, keyboard navigation...
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Build assistive technologies for Windows 8
Windows 8 is a great platform for creating assistive technologies for customers with disabilities. Learn how the platform, apps, and devices allow you to build varied assistive technologies. Explore how you can bring your existing technologies to Windows 8 and create new capabilities using touch and...
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Build polished collection and list apps using XAML
Learn exciting ways to expose collections of data using the new XAML List controls, a fast and easy way to make collections take on the Windows 8 look and feel. Come and learn about the powerful capabilities of these controls and best practices to make your app really shine.
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Create reusable custom Metro style controls
Build special purpose JavaScript controls that can be reused across multiple apps. Learn how the WinJS framework provides everything you need to create flexible event-driven controls that can be used both declaratively and imperatively. Get a rich styling experience for your controls in Blend. Go green...
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Build data-driven collection and list apps using XAML
Discover how to build on basic collections and lists by bringing live data from cloud and local sources into your app and use the ListView control to present your data in an engaging and interactive way. Use templating and data binding features, create custom adapters to interface with your data sources,...