As a developer today, you’re expected to create rich user interfaces, incorporate legacy systems, and maintain entire Windows-based applications. And you’re expected to do it fast.

With expert advice and technical demonstrations, these six all-new webcasts will give you a "real world" foundation in the latest techniques
and tools necessary to develop applications on Windows.

All webcasts are presented Tuesdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST.
Click below to register for each individual webcast.

Do you find yourself wondering what you can do as a developer on Windows? Do you feel overwhelmed by the breadth of technology that exists in Windows? Join us to discover what Windows has to offer. In this session, you'll learn what's possible on Windows and how this powerful development platform can enable you to build applications that leverage it.

Numerous frameworks and tools exist to help developers be more productive when building applications on Windows. In this session, you'll discover some indispensable tools that will enable you to be a more effective developer of Windows. Expand your toolset by learning what's available today!

Gain a solid overview of security concepts and technologies in Windows with this webcast. We’ll address many different challenges such as access control lists, identity, and security policy.

Sooner or later, most developers encounter a bug in their applications. Do you have the skills, processes, and techniques necessary to find and correct it? In this session, you'll discover the art of debugging applications on Windows. You'll learn valuable tips and tricks and learn about popular techniques used by the pros that will help you to squash bugs quickly and get back to building features.

Now that your code is written and tested, how do you plan to deploy the working bits? There are a lot of different ways to deploy applications on the Windows -based platform, and you'll learn all about them in this helpful session.

Many applications written for the Windows-based platform mistakenly assume administrator rights and privileges. As a result, the runtime execution of these applications is becoming increasingly challenged in the context of tighter security policies and processes in operating systems like Windows Vista®. Furthermore, developers often compound this problem by not employing the principles of least privilege and security best practices. In this session, you’ll learn how to develop software as a non-administrator to improve your application’s security and compliance with system policies and best practices.

With so many opportunities available to Developers today, it can be difficult to know which path to take. These webcasts enable you to learn more about where to take your career… and how to take it further.

In each webcast, industry experts give you the inside track on how to keep the flame alive in your development career. Read about all five webcasts below and watch them at your convenience.

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It's a great time to be a developer in Canada. But with all the opportunities available to you, it’s important to plan the path ahead. In this session, our panel of experts – including Adam Cole, Scott Howlett, and Lance Mohring - gives you an overview of the Canadian Developer landscape, shares their own experiences, highlights some of the many different paths you can take, and answers your questions about how to keep your career on track.

Do you have the right technical experience? Do you know what Development skills are in demand? Do you know the best way to build your résumé?
In this session, our goal is to help you answer these questions. With advice from industry experts Nick Corcodilos, Joel Semeniuk, and Andrew Ford, you'll learn tips on how to improve your competencies and represent your experience and skills in a way that helps people perceive the true value you offer. You'll also gain a better understanding of what organizations are really looking for in a Developer's skill set.

Building a set of information sources and connecting to the development community at large are critical to a Developer's success. This session brings successful community, technology, and information leaders - including Vincent Chiew I.S.P., Richard Campbell, and John Bristowe - together to share their experiences in building this important set of skills. Our experts will help you learn how to identify credible sources and find the right tools, links and techniques to keep you up to date in a world of constant change.

It's becoming more common for a Developer to be identified as an Independent Developer Consultant or Contractor. Some have done this to grow their skills, others to have more control over their careers, and some are entrepreneurs who want to change the world with their vision. In this session, a panel of experts will help share their experiences as well as the joys and pains of being their own boss. Plus, the experts will answer some common questions you may have about making this shift in your career.

Do you have a great idea that you believe will change the world? Wondering what it takes to start up a business? This session is hosted by a panel of Developers and IT professionals - including Stephen Ibaraki, Derek Hatchard, and Etienne Tremblay - who have created their own startups and become successful entrepreneurs. Our experts will share personal startup insights and experiences, answer common questions and offer guidance for building the right startup path for you.

As a developer, it's your responsibility to protect the information of your organization and customers. It may seem daunting, but learning the right security skills can make you a much better developer and a hot commodity to hire or contract.

Join us at the SECURITY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE where we'll discuss the dangers of insufficient software development security skills and take a look at concrete actions you can take to help improve your skills. You'll see a positive effect on your value as a developer and benefit from a whole new level of insight when discussing security with stakeholders in any application development lifecycle.

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The Security Virtual Conference is presented Tuesday January 29, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST. REGISTER ONCE to participate in the afternoon conference.

To start with, we'll explore the dark belly of the hacker underworld and the many misconceptions that can lull developers into a false sense of safety. For example "Hackers attack only the big sites", "The firewall will stop them so my application is safe", etc. We'll take a look at different types of hacker and their goals. We'll also explore some of the different skills they possess, like social engineering, to get the information they want. This will give you a good sense of what you need to focus on when building applications. REGISTER NOW.

Now it's time to write your application. Where do you start when thinking security? In this session, we'll explore different simple tools and techniques that you can add to your own personal toolbox to help build secure software from the start. REGISTER NOW.

Lastly, we open the floor to you, the audience. For the last 50 min. of our conference, our panel of experts will answer your burning security questions. REGISTER NOW.