DPEField

This week we talk about the social strategies Microsoft is using to connect and empower its almost 100,000 employees. We sit down with Chris Slemp, a Program Manager overseeing a number of these efforts. We’ll talk about his experience, interesting collaborations tools, and communication platforms…

This week we sit down with Mark Hindsbo, Vice President of Developer and Platform Evangelism (DPE) for Microsoft US. Tune in to hear about Mark's passion for developers and how Microsoft is nurturing the developer ecosystem. Mark will also talk about his plans for helping developers build great…

This week we post an interview with Mike Benkovich and Paul Scivetti.  Tune is as they talk about TechMasters, a new chapter of Toastmasters helping technology professionals improve their skills in public speaking, giving presentations, and communication.MSDN Radio is a weekly Developer…

Get ready to build more engaging user experiences with Windows Phone 7 and several powerful cloud-based and phone-based components. Topics will include launchers and choosers; Microsoft Location Service, which allows you to obtain location information based on GPS, cell and WiFi signals; cameras,…

Microsoft XNA has been a favorite with game developers for many years. Now, developers can harness the power of the XNA framework to create highly immersive and responsive games for Windows Phone 7. We’ll charge full-speed into XNA to outline the basic Windows Phone model, explore its core device…

You’ve learned the fundamentals; now it’s time to dig a little deeper. This session will focus on building Windows Phone 7 applications with Microsoft Silverlight. You’ll see first-hand how to use Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and Microsoft Expression Blend to develop and debug projects. You’ll also…

Windows Phone 7 has a brand new interface paradigm called Metro that will delight end users. This session will give you a solid understanding of how XAML (eXtensible Application Markup Language), the heart of all Microsoft Silverlight and Windows Phone applications, can enable you to create…

Windows Phone 7 will launch with a fully loaded Marketplace and the opportunity for developers to sell or distribute their applications. In this session, you’ll get all the details on how to navigate the certification process and publish your application – including updates. Learn how to increase…

Windows Phone 7 is here – and with it comes a new world of opportunity for passionate, creative developers. Windows Phone 7 gives you the power to build complex, robust applications using consistent hardware specs, a comprehensive development toolkit, and the all-new, full-service Marketplace for…

This week we explore the mountains of data around us by looking at the Open Data Protocol (OData). Jonathan Carter is a Technology Evangelist who helps people explore the possible with these new technologies, including how to build client and server-side solutions to implement and expose data…