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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Share: your app powers the Windows 8 share experience- Billie Sue Chafins, Steve Seixeiro
- Metro style apps, Charms
- APP-405T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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Now that you know how contracts work in Windows 8, come learn how to leverage the Windows Share contract in your Metro style app. You’ll discover how to help your customers easily share content from your app through other apps installed on their PC. You’ll be ready to leverage Windows Share to connect... -
Using the Windows Runtime from JavaScript- Luke Hoban
- Metro style apps, HTML5 and JavaScript, Windows Runtime
- TOOL-533T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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Metro style apps using JavaScript allow developers to combine the powerful and vibrant Web platform with the rich capabilities of Windows, to build exciting apps for Windows 8. JavaScript developers building Metro style apps have access to not just all of the Web platform, but also hundreds of Windows... -
Under the covers with C++ for Metro style apps- Deon Brewis
- Metro style apps, C++
- TOOL-690C
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
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In this talk, you'll go deep into the new C++ for Windows Runtime, meet with some of the developers on the compiler teams that designed the language extension for C++, and open the lid to see the wiring the compiler provides. We’ll discuss the new C++ for Metro style apps, including... -
What's new with HTML5, Javascript, and CSS3- John Hrvatin
- HTML5 and JavaScript, Web
- PLAT-382T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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If you are a developer, you probably hear something about "HTML5" almost every day. HTML5 knocks down the walls that previously held back sites and apps built with web technologies. This session introduces the new HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript features of Internet Explorer 10. -
Introduction to DirectX for Metro style apps- Kam VedBrat
- Metro style apps, Graphics, DirectX
- PLAT-766T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM
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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... -
Building Xbox LIVE games for Windows 8- Avi Ben-Menahem
- Metro style apps, Cloud, Roaming, Games
- PLAT-756T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM
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Xbox LIVE, Microsoft's premier entertainment service, is coming to Windows 8. Whether you are developing a game or another kind of entertainment app for Windows 8, Xbox LIVE can help your app stand out in the crowd and help engage and delight users. You will learn about how to implement our well-loved... -
Designing Metro style apps that are touch-optimized- Kay Hofmeester, Jan-Kristian Markiewicz
- Metro style apps, Touch, User Experience
- APP-391T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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Get the knowledge and guidance needed to build an app for an intuitive, powerful touch experience. Understand how touch design principles are firmly grounded in customer needs of comfort and utility. Discover how your app can use Windows 8 touch language and patterns, capabilities like smart targeting... -
Building high performance Metro style apps using HTML5- Mathias Jourdain
- Metro style apps, Performance, HTML5 and JavaScript
- APP-162T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 4:00PM to 5:00PM
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Now that you are familiar with writing Metro style apps using HTML5, come learn how to make your apps fast and responsive. In this session, we'll cover best practices to keep your app's UI thread unblocked, methods guaranteed to speed up your app's load times, and techniques to tune your app's performance... -
Identity and access management for Windows Azure apps- Vittorio Bertocci
- Access Control, Windows Azure
- SAC-858T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM
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This talk discusses the role of the Windows Azure AppFabric Access Control Service (ACS) in managing identity and access control for apps running on the Windows platform . ACS offers developers the means to offload most of the complexity of handling authentication, regardless of where the app will be... -
A deep dive into Visual Studio 11 Express for designing Metro style apps using XAML- Joanna Mason, Unni Ravindranathan
- Metro style apps, XAML, Visual Studio
- TOOL-504T
- Day 3
- September 15, 2011 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
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A great Windows 8 app starts with a great user experience. Come to this session to see how Visual Studio 11 Express enables you to take full advantage of the rich platform features, efficient workflow and tools that maximize your productivity and creativity when designing Metro style apps using XAML....
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