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VISUAL STUDIO

No matter the size of your team, or the complexity of
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WINDOWS

Windows is reinvented with an all-new touch interface, Windows Store, and dev platform that lets you sell apps across the globe.

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WINDOWS PHONE

Windows Phone is a different kind of phone. Get everything you need to design and build great apps and sell them in the new Store.

WINDOWS AZURE

Windows Azure is an open and flexible cloud platform that enables you to quickly build, deploy and manage applications.

OFFICE

Office is reinvented. Build a new class of apps for Office and SharePoint using familiar languages, tools, and hosting services.

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Building Apps for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8
Joel Reyes tells you what you need to know to maximize code reuse when building applications that target both platforms.
Monday, Jul 1

How Microsoft's Next-Gen Compiler Project Can Improve Your Code
In this MSDN Magazine read about the set of compiler APIs that give you full access to the compilation process as Jason Bock explains.
Monday, Jul 1

Jump Start July 17: Building Windows Store Apps for iOS Developers
Join this Jump Start to learn how to develop and monetize apps for Windows Store.
Thursday, Jun 27

Jump Start July 12: XAML Deep Dive
for Windows & Windows Phone Apps. This event focuses on the ins and outs of XAML and its power as a presentation technology.
Thursday, Jun 27