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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NDIS Driver Testing and Certification (Part I, II, & III)
Windows 8 has updated the NDIS test and certification program to improve driver quality. This session will cover the NDISTest integration in Windows Kits, new requirements for certifying Ethernet devices, and leveraging NDISTest to debug a variety of NDIS drivers.
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Advanced driver code analysis techniques
This session provides a deep discussion of advanced code analysis techniques, tips and tricks that help you reduce costs while increasing the quality of your drivers. You will learn how to use the updated Standard Annotation Language (SAL) to discover higher-quality bugs while reducing false positives....
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Understanding the Windows 8 graphics driver model
In Windows 8, the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) has evolved through several innovations in the graphics sub-system that will enable you to deliver great Windows user and developer experiences. This session will cover how to design and build Windows 8 systems with WDDM capable hardware and drivers....
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Delivering great hardware solutions for Windows
Microsoft has made significant investments in Windows 8 to improve the end-to-end experience for partners when creating hardware offerings. This session will provide an overview of modern engineering tools and systems, and associated lifecycles, for developing hardware add-ons for Windows. This will...
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Designing great devices and drivers
Great devices that delight users and work well with Windows are the result of thoughtful design. This session will discuss various elements device developers need to consider when designing devices and drivers. Elements covered will include best practices, taking advantage of new features in Windows...
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Using the Windows Driver Framework to build better drivers
The Windows Driver Framework (WDF) helps developers build better drivers, more quickly and easily. This session will discuss how the WDF can improve driver reliability and will provide an overview on what’s new in the WDF in Windows 8 This session will also cover guidance for how to better realize power-savings...
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Developing drivers in Visual Studio
This session will present an overview on how to develop drivers in Visual Studio using the new Windows Developer Kit (WDK) add-on pack. Topics will include developing, building, packaging, signing, deploying, debugging, testing and verifying device drivers – all within Visual Studio.
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Architecting and integrating sensor drivers
Windows 8 provides an extensive and feature-rich set of developer tools, documentation and drivers to simplify sensor integration and provide rich user experiences. With this level of support in Windows, manufacturers can quickly bring systems to market that take full advantage of light, motion and other...
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Certifying graphics experiences on Windows 8
Microsoft has improved the Windows Certification Program for Windows 8, in order to drive high quality graphics experiences. This session will help you plan and develop graphics drivers that are certified for Windows. You will learn about new certification requirements, key testing scenarios and measuring...