Developing Windows 8 Metro style apps with C++

  • Redmond, WA
  • May 18, 2012
  • Speakers at Developing Windows 8 Metro style apps with C++

Whether you are a new C++ developer ready to learn about writing Metro style apps, an intermediate developer who wants to hone your code and skills, or an experienced C++ developer eager to squeeze every ounce of performance out of your Metro style app, this event is for you.  We present pragmatic advice for every developer writing Metro style apps and games with C++, XAML and DirectX. Talks contain VC++ compiler extensions and ISO C++. The Windows Runtime Library is introduced, demoed and explained.

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  • Combining XAML and DirectX in Metro style apps
    Combining XAML and DirectX in Metro style apps

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