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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Metro style apps using XAML: what you need to know- Joe Stegman
- Metro style apps, XAML
- APP-737T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
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If you are experienced with .NET or C++ and are already familiar with XAML, come learn everything you need to know to create a Metro style app for Windows 8. This session will cover updates to familiar features including basic controls, styling, and data-binding, and explore concepts that are...
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Metro style apps using XAML: Make your app shine- Marco Matos
- Metro style apps, UI Platform, XAML
- APP-741T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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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... -
Unit testing your metro style apps built using XAML- Peter Provost
- Metro style apps, XAML
- TOOL-529T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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We all know that unit and functional testing is a cornerstone of successful app development. In Visual Studio 11, we have enabled developers to use modern, agile techniques for developing and testing their new Metro style apps using XAML. In this talk, we will demonstrate how to apply existing best practices... -
Tips and tricks for developing Metro style apps using C++- Tarek Madkour
- Metro style apps, XAML, C++
- TOOL-845T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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C++ and XAML provide a new way for C++ developers to target Windows 8. This session will cover tips and tricks for effectively developing Metro style apps using C++. Topics covered will include the new Windows Runtime data types, using Exceptions, how to use the new Windows Runtime... -
A deep dive into Visual Studio 11 Express for designing Metro style apps using XAML- Joanna Mason, Unni Ravindranathan
- Metro style apps, XAML, Visual Studio
- TOOL-504T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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A great Windows 8 app starts with a great user experience. Come to this session to see how Visual Studio 11 Express enables you to take full advantage of the rich platform features, efficient workflow and tools that maximize your productivity and creativity when designing Metro style apps using XAML.... -
Tips and tricks for developing Metro style apps using XAMLXAML is a great, familiar addition to the Windows 8 UI technology stack. This session will cover the top productivity tips and tricks across the runtime, performance, tools and debugging that developers should know when building Metro style apps using XAML. -
Stand out with styling and animation in your XAML app- John Papa
- Metro style apps, XAML, Visual Studio
- APP-494T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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Get all of the tips and tricks you need to infuse your distinct brand into your apps, while still taking advantage of the familiarity of Windows through styling and animations. Use Visual Studio Express and the power of XAML styling and templating to customize the look and feel of your apps and to more... -
Reach all your customer's devices with one beautiful XAML user interfaceWindows runs on a broad array of devices and form factors. Get your app on all the devices your customers use by building a great user experience that adapts to different screen sizes, aspect ratios and pixel densities using XAML. Learn how your app can take advantage of new multi-tasking views... -
Build world-ready Metro style apps using XAMLReady to take your app global? We've designed a flexible architecture enabling developers to quickly create a fully localized Metro style app using XAML in a 'language pack' style of development. This session will show you how to easily localize string-based content in your app, fully localize your XAML... -
The lifetime of XAML text: from input to display through printing- Chipalo Street
- Metro style apps, XAML, Printing
- APP-914T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Windows 8 includes major investments to the text and printing experiences. Follow an app from creation through printing as a guide to XAML text and integration of Metro style apps with the Print charm.
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