JumpStart

News: [00:10] Office 2013 is now code complete! Learn more at: http://www.office.com/preview [00:30] Microsoft Press has released many new books for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. See them here: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/Microsoft_Press      [01:25] There are two new…

Happy New Year to all of our Edge Show viewers. In this news heavy episode, Joey and Rick kick off 2013 with a look at CES happenings, patch updates on Windows RT, and the upcoming Conference and Event Schedule:  [01:39] CES Toys - Joeys Picks [04:40] CES Toys - Ricks Pick [07:06] Windows RT…

This module introduces you to the Windows 8 Platform, the user interface principles, and WinRT and language projections. See the changes in Windows 8 and how everything that runs on Windows 7 will run on Windows 8. [07:49] - Intro to Windows 8 platform [34:13] - Background tasks [44:38] - Windows 8…

Jump start your development of Windows Phone 7 applications by attending Windows Phone 7 JumpStart. This free virtual live class, comprised of four instructor-led 3 hour sessions, will guide you in developing applications for the Windows Phone 7 platform using Silverlight and XNA.Watch the sessions…

Get ready for understanding XAML. This session provides an overview on the basics, code-behind, and tooling for XAML. [01:12] - XAML Basics [25:54] - XAML Code-behind [35:55] - Custom controls [46:34] - Create a ViewModel Full course outline: Mod 01: Overview of the Windows 8 Platform and Windows…

This module provides an overview of what desktop virtualization is and what components, needs and challenges are addressed by desktop virtualization. Additionally this session explains the types of virtual desktops and what Microsoft offers for desktop virtualization. [13:05] - What is desktop…

In this module Chris and Brandy provide an overview on the Microsoft design principles - do more with less, pride in craftsmanship, be fast and fluid, authentically digital, and win as one. Learn how these principles inspires confidence, comfort and familiarity for our customers. [13:46] - Microsoft…

This module provides an overview of the Path to MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management, and which exams are part of this certification. It focuses on the requirements and preparation necessary for taking the exams. Full course outline: Mod 01: Introduction and Exam Overview Mod 02: Define an…

Find out more about the built-in controls in Windows 8 by getting into the layouts and data binding. Jerry and Daren provide an in depth understanding on the various types of layouts and how to present dynamic data. [00:46] - Layout [27:26] - Data binding Full course outline: Mod 01: Overview of the…

This session provides an overview on file handling and process lifecycle management. Jerry and Daren provide visibility to state transitions, background tasks, and execution and triggers. [03:51] - File handling [15:15] - Process lifecycle management [26:10] - Activating Windows Store Apps [33:56] -…