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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Create reusable custom Metro style controls- Jeff Fisher
- Metro style apps, HTML5 and JavaScript, UI Platform, Expression Blend
- APP-846T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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Build special purpose JavaScript controls that can be reused across multiple apps. Learn how the WinJS framework provides everything you need to create flexible event-driven controls that can be used both declaratively and imperatively. Get a rich styling experience for your controls in Blend. Go green... -
Windows Phone XAML apps- Jesse Liberty
- Expression Blend, XAML, Visual Studio, Windows Phone
- APP-831T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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How do I use XAML to build outstanding apps for Windows Phone, using Visual Studio and Expression Blend? In this session we'll walk you through the steps from start to finish. -
The zen of async: Best practices for best performance- Stephen Toub
- Performance, Async, C#, Visual Basic
- TOOL-829T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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The new async support in C# and Visual Basic dramatically simplifies the process of building scalable and responsive apps for the client and cloud. However, while the programming model provided by this async support enables development in a style very reminiscent of synchronous programming, the required...
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A .NET developer's view of Windows 8 app development- Krzysztof Cwalina
- Metro style apps, .NET Framework, C#, Visual Basic
- TOOL-930C
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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This chalk talk is intended for C# and VB developers who want to start creating Windows 8 Metro style apps. In this talk, we will introduce a new profile of the .NET Framework for use in building Windows 8 Metro style apps. We'll also describe and discuss the design, architecture, features and limitations...
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Prepare your apps for Windows 8 and beyond- Uday Shivaswamy
- Metro style apps
- APP-116T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Do you have existing Windows apps? We'll show you the "compatible by design" principles and features of Windows 8 for future-ready desktop apps. Through this session, you will discover how to make your desktop apps work harmoniously alongside Metro style apps and how to position your app for... -
Windows Phone multitasking- Peter Torr
- Windows Phone
- APP-823T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Windows Phone ‘Mango’ brings developers the ability to deliver several different types of multitasking scenarios to the end user. In this code focused session, we’ll drill in depth on what these are and how to add multitasking to your existing Windows Phone app today.
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Power your app with Live services- Dare Obasanjo
- Metro style apps, Cloud, Roaming
- APP-784T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Windows 8 enables users to log into any device with a single Microsoft account and continuously interact with your app on all of their devices. Your customers will expect the ability to bring their documents, photos, videos, and contacts with them as they move between their devices. Come see how you...
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Delivering great device installation experiences- Cameron Brodeur, Adam Lenart, Chris Matichuk
- Performance, OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers
- HW-888C
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Installing device drivers may be one the first experiences users have with your apps, and you want to leave a great impression. Windows 8 contains a number of features that make installing device drivers easier and faster than ever. This session focuses on best practices for authoring INF files that...
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Building a great Metro style device app for your camera- Mehmet Kucukgoz, Khurram Zia
- Metro style apps, Media, OEM, IHV
- HW-715T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Windows 8 makes it easy to build an app that brings out the unique capabilities of your camera. In this session you will learn how to build a Metro style device app that is automatically installed with the camera. This session will also cover how developers can use Windows APIs to bring branded video... -
Certifying hardware with the Windows Hardware Certification Kit- Craig Rowland
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Certification
- HW-659T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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The Windows Hardware Certification Kit (formerly the Windows Logo Kit) has a completely new design that will shorten learning curves for new users, and make experienced users more productive. It also has, for the first time, a complete automation interface which enables partners to execute end-to-end...
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