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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Certifying graphics experiences on Windows 8- Rudolph Balaz
- OEM, IHV, Drivers, Certification, Graphics
- HW-215T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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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... -
Chalk talk: transitioning from XDDM to WDDM- Akshay Agrawal, Roger Coote
- OEM, IHV, Drivers, Graphics
- HW-220C
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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In this session, technology experts from the Windows Graphics team will discuss how to transition from writing XDDM drivers to writing WDDM drivers. Using server and virtualization concepts, you will learn new scenarios enabled by WDDM and steps for writing a WDDM driver for XDDM hardware. -
Moving driver quality upstream with WDK driver verification and test tools- Jakob Lichtenberg, Khuram Shahid
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers
- HW-239T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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The WDK Driver Verification and Test Tools enable driver developers to resolve issues sooner in the development lifecycle. This enables developers to build drivers in a more timely and predictable manner, and lower the cost of development, testing and long term support. Topics for this session will include...
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Connecting printing devices to Windows using v4 printer drivers- Frank Gorgenyi, Justin Hutchings
- Printing, IHV, Drivers
- HW-238T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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Windows 8 introduces Version 4 of the printer driver model which provides support across all device architectures, enables custom printer experiences that extend Metro style apps, and reduces the need for compiled 3rd party code. This session will focus on the v4 driver model architecture and developer...
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Designing systems and developing drivers for NFC- Priya Dandawate, Max Morris
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Certification, Wireless
- HW-269T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Windows 8 couples a simple user experience with rich developer APIs enabling apps to communicate with nearby PCs and devices using Near field communication (NFC). This session will provide an overview of the built-in scenarios and developer opportunities. We will also discuss hardware considerations... -
Designing great devices and driversGreat 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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Improving code quality with Windows error reportingWindows contains a number of features that enable customers to send feedback to Microsoft about the apps and drivers they use. This session will provide information on how to use that feedback data to improve your software. Specific areas of focus will include how to obtain feedback data from Microsoft’s...
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Best practices for packaging and distributing device driversDevice developers spend considerable time and effort properly designing and developing drivers. Once built, they also need to make it easy for consumers, OEMs and enterprises to obtain and install the drivers. This session will discuss best practices for packaging and distributing drivers, and will focus...
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Architecting and integrating sensor drivers- Gavin Gear
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Sensors
- HW-249T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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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... -
How to retrieve configuration and status information from USB printers in Windows 8The version 4 printer driver model in Windows 8 introduces the concept of the USB Bi-Directional (BiDi) Port Monitor, which driver developers can extend using JavaScript. In this video learn how to retrieve configuration and status information from USB printers.
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