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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Improving battery life and energy efficiency
Offering long battery life is important for all mobile devices. This video will demonstrate how the Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) has made it easy to consistently measure battery life, as well as identify and fix energy efficiency issues. Through this video session, you will also learn how to configure...
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Introduction to assessments
This video will provide an overview of the new Assessments feature in Windows 8, including how to run assessments and what you can learn from the results.
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Introduction to the Boot Performance Assessment
The Windows boot process greatly affects the user’s perception of their PC. In this video, you will learn about how the Assessment and Deployment Kit has made it easier to measure boot performance reliably and to identify areas where performance can be improved. You will learn about the boot assessment...
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Introduction to the streaming assessment
Watching streaming media greatly affects the user’s perception of their PC. In this video, you will learn about how the Assessment and Deployment Kit has made it easier to measure streaming media performance reliably and to identify areas where performance can be improved. You will learn about the streaming...
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Introduction to ADK custom jobs
Custom jobs are assessments that you can create using the Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) to measure the performance of experiences in Windows 8. This video provides an overview of how to create and configure an ADK custom job to allow you to capture targeted results for the experiences you care...
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Delivering great hardware solutions for Windows
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...
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Building high quality Windows PCs using the assessment and deployment kit
The Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) provides tools that make it easier to build high-quality Windows PCs. This session will discuss new features in the ADK that can help you measure, compare and improve the experiences your Windows PCs delivers. This includes discussion on how to easily evaluate...