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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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... -
Media fundamentals of a communications app- Johnny Bregar, Kenny Oladosu
- Metro style apps, Media, OEM, IHV
- PLAT-778T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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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,... -
Building real-time web apps with HTML5 WebSocketsWebSockets is an emerging standard that enables secure, real-time, bidirectional communication across the Web. Microsoft and other industry leaders at the W3C and the IETF are jointly developing this standard. Microsoft is offering a comprehensive WebSockets solution, with support in IE10, Windows 8... -
50 performance tricks to make your Metro style apps and sites using HTML5 faster- Jason Weber
- Metro style apps, HTML5 and JavaScript, Web
- PLAT-386T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Creating high performance web apps is crucial for every web developer. Learn directly from the Internet Explorer Performance Team about what actually drives performance across the web and how you can make your sites faster. This is the same team that brought you GPU accelerated graphics and compiled... -
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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Building a great Metro style device app for your printer- Marc Pottier
- Printing, IHV, Metro style device apps
- HW-652T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Windows 8 introduces a new print experience for apps that implement the new print contract. This experience can be extended to your printer with a Metro style app that is automatically installed with the device. In this session, you will learn how to develop an app that can access printer status, customize... -
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... -
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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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... -
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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