MSDN Switzerland

Programming for SQL Server performance: This session will cover some of the traps that developers often fall into when working with SQL Server. From avoiding page splits and fragmentation by using the right data types, keys and indexing techniques to making sure that T-SQL code is executed…

Together with SQL Server 2012 ("Denali") the new SQL Server Data Tools for Visual Studio ("Juneau") will be launched. See how these tools hugely improve the integrated development experience for SQL Server and SQL Azure. We will look at the methods now supported for connected and…

We are currently undergoing a massive proliferation of connected devices ranging from phone to the desktop, each with its own particular requirements. This can pose a significant barrier to developers looking to create great end-user experiences across these devices. The OData protocol…

The Entity Framework is Microsoft's recommended data access technology, for both on-premises and the cloud. This session will show you how to leverage the best of Entity Framework to build robust, real-world applications running in the Cloud, or on-premise. It will cover common application patterns…

Credit Suisse has a strategy of using Application Platforms to standardise technology stacks, services and processes for in-house developed applications. Building on the experience from the Java Application Platform the same concept was transported to .NET and the existing hosting offering…

TFS 2010 is built on top of an open platform with Web-Services and a dedicated SDK. In this session we´ll learn how to use the Eventing Services to customize the behaviour of TFS to integrate external platforms such EPM or ticketing tools extending the Work-Items workflows over the boundary of TFS.…

Windows Azure is constantly being updated to include new features and services. Join us for this session to discover the latest enhancements to the Windows Azure Platform. Speaker: Benjamin Soulier Presentation (PPTX)

With Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft has entered the league of HTML 5 browsers and with its active participation in the W3C working groups, the company proves its engagements towards the new and emerging standards. Developers however are often left wondering where the boundaries are drawn between…

Just a year after Windows Phone 7 was released to the market, Microsoft is updating the already widely popular platform to a new release called "Mango", which adds a lot of highly anticipated features, especially for developers. This session will introduce you to what's new in the Mango…

The keynote of the Developer Day of TechDays 11 Bern shows you a preview of Visual Studio 11. This session provides a walkthrough of Visual Studio 11 and Team Foundation Server 11. Speaker: Neno Loje Presentation (PPTX)