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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Introduction to DirectX for Metro style apps- Kam VedBrat
- Metro style apps, Graphics, DirectX
- PLAT-766T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
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Learn how you can harness the power of DirectX for your app! As the foundation for all graphics on Windows 8, DirectX enables you to create the most compelling apps for connecting to people, visualizing information, storytelling, entertainment and creativity. Attend this session for a comprehensive overview... -
Building Xbox LIVE games for Windows 8- Avi Ben-Menahem
- Metro style apps, Cloud, Roaming, Games
- PLAT-756T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Xbox LIVE, Microsoft's premier entertainment service, is coming to Windows 8. Whether you are developing a game or another kind of entertainment app for Windows 8, Xbox LIVE can help your app stand out in the crowd and help engage and delight users. You will learn about how to implement our well-loved... -
Windows Phone: how to build a game- Charles Cox
- Games, Windows Phone
- APP-791T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM
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Learn how to build great games for Windows Phone with XNA Game Studio. Dive deep into the game-ready graphics, audio, and input capabilities of the phone, get up to speed about the new features for game developers in Mango, and learn how to build a game in minutes with the power of the XNA Framework... -
A lap around DirectX game development tools- Boris Jabes
- Metro style apps, Visual Studio, Graphics, DirectX
- TOOL-761T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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Visual Studio 11 brings the most significant set of improvements for developing graphics-intensive apps in over a decade. Whether you are just getting started with 2D/3D games or a self-proclaimed "guru," there's something for you in this talk. We will walkthrough a slew of new tools integrated... -
3D Graphics in Metro Style Apps and Games- Chas Boyd
- Metro style apps, Games, Graphics, DirectX
- PLAT-751T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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3D graphics enable you to create the most immersive and impressive games around. But developers often think that creating 3D graphics is hard. In Windows 8, creating 3D graphics is easier than you think! You can write a Metro style game that uses the Direct3D API for high-performance 3D experiences.... -
Build your first Metro style game- Chas Boyd
- Metro style apps, Games, Graphics, DirectX
- PLAT-750T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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Games are undoubtedly one of the most popular style of apps with users today and one of the largest money makers as well! If you have ever thought of writing a game, this session is for you! Windows 8 offers an end-to-end platform for developing games. Come to this session to learn how Windows 8 enables... -
Achieving high performance 2D graphics with Direct2D- Megha Jain
- Metro style apps, Graphics, DirectX
- PLAT-769T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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Make it fast! Great performance is a huge motivator of satisfaction and user preference with apps. Direct 2D powers high-performance 2D graphics rendering in Windows 8. In this session, you will learn advanced techniques for optimizing your Direct2D code for maximum speed and efficiency in your apps.... -
Create cool image effects with Direct2D- Sriram Subramanian
- Metro style apps, Graphics, DirectX
- PLAT-770T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Every day, people are using apps that process images to create a variety of effects. The new image processing infrastructure in Windows 8 enables apps to perform high-performance image enhancements, transformation and composition using the GPU for photos, vector graphics and UI elements. In this session,... -
From touch to gamepads: master player input in your Metro style game- Jason Strayer
- Metro style apps, Games, DirectX
- PLAT-754T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Windows offers a wide variety of input mechanisms for players to control your Metro style game, from touch, to gamepads, to classics like the keyboard and mouse, or even device sensors such as an accelerometer. At first glance, it may seem challenging to handle it all, but the input and sensor APIs in... -
Compelling audio and video for Metro style games- Jason Strayer
- Metro style apps, Media, Games, Graphics, DirectX
- PLAT-755T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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Compelling audio and video are no longer optional enhancements in games; they are a requirement! Windows provides a spectrum of technologies you can use to create exhilarating experiences for your players. This session will profile the audio and video technologies available in Windows for Metro style...
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