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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Introducing the Windows Store
If you’ve got an idea for the next breakthrough app, come to this session to learn how to take that next app and create a business that runs at the scale of Windows. Get a sneak peak at the submission process and learn how the Windows Store has been designed for easy discoverability of your app. See...
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Integrating with the Windows device experience
Your Metro style app can easily reach beyond the Windows PC. Using the Devices charm , learn how your app can support printing app on most printers, how to play media content to TVs and audio systems and how to send files and other content to nearby PCs and other devices.
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Build advanced touch apps in Windows 8
Dive into Windows Runtime and Win32 support for advanced touch and gesture input. Learn how to access rich touch input properties with PointerPoints, use flexible componentized gesture detection with GestureRecognizer, and work with touch and pointer device properties using PointerDevice. We’ll explore...
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Media fundamentals of a communications app
We live in a connected world. Whether it's a spouse away on a business trip, a daughter away at college, or our parents in New York, we love to stay connected with each other. With Windows 8, writing a real-time communication Metro style app is a snap! Learn how to leverage the new media capture APIs,...
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Introduction to DirectX for Metro style apps
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...