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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Reduce costs using new power efficiencies in Windows Server 8- Sean McGrane, Bruce Worthington
- Performance, OEM
- SAC-661T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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The cost of power and cooling infrastructure in data centers continues to be top of mind for many companies. This, combined with the growing desire to be recognized as a green company and to reduce carbon emissions, provide a strong incentive to lower power usage in server systems. In this session, we... -
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,... -
Reaching more customers with accessible Metro style apps in HTML5- Guy Barker
- Metro style apps, HTML5 and JavaScript, UI Platform
- APP-843T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Create and build accessible Metro style apps to reach more customers. Accessibility support is built into each stage of creating an app and includes accessible templates, samples, controls and accessibility testing tools. Come learn how to make your apps accessible in screen reading, keyboard navigation... -
Reach a worldwide audience by building a world-ready app- Kipling Knox
- Metro style apps, HTML5 and JavaScript, XAML
- APP-411T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM
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Learn how to build Metro style apps for customers in any market or language. Get an overview of the easy steps required to make a world-ready app, and learn how to use localization and formatting APIs with familiar HTML5 and XAML programming concepts. -
The lifetime of XAML text: from input to display through printing- Chipalo Street
- Metro style apps, XAML, Printing
- APP-914T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Windows 8 includes major investments to the text and printing experiences. Follow an app from creation through printing as a guide to XAML text and integration of Metro style apps with the Print charm. -
Reducing the memory footprint of drivers and apps- Joe Laughlin, Rahul Nair
- Metro style apps, Performance, OEM, IHV, Drivers
- HW-141T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 12:30PM to 1:30PM
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Windows 8 makes it easy for developers to reduce memory consumption of drivers and apps. This session will introduce the key investments that make this possible, such as pool and heap manager. It also will discuss best practices and tools for optimizing driver and app memory footprint. -
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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Delivering great hardware solutions for Windows- Kevin Miller
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Drivers, Assessment and Deployment Kit, Certification
- HW-733T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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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... -
Integrating stunning media experiences in XAML- Marco Matos
- Metro style apps, XAML, Media
- APP-788T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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Come learn how to bring your app to life with rich audio and video. You’ll discover how your existing XAML skills enable you to capture, enhance, and play video on external devices—using the familiar MediaElement and new MediaPlayer control. You’ll learn how to add closed captioning to videos, utilize... -
Build assistive technologies for Windows 8- Brett Humphrey
- Metro style apps, Touch, UI Platform
- APP-189T
- Day 4
- September 16, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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Windows 8 is a great platform for creating assistive technologies for customers with disabilities. Learn how the platform, apps, and devices allow you to build varied assistive technologies. Explore how you can bring your existing technologies to Windows 8 and create new capabilities using touch and...
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