MSDN Flash - Volume 16, Number 22: September 18, 2012

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Executive Keynote Presentations

S. Somasegar, Corporate Vice President of the Developer Division, Microsoft
The world of software development has changed and so has Visual Studio. To build the next killer product or service, developers and development teams of any size need an integrated solution to turn their ideas into exceptional applications. In this keynote, you'll hear directly from the leaders of Visual Studio how this release revolutionizes development, empowering your apps to enter the new era of modern app development. Come see Visual Studio 2012 in action, building a real modern app across multiple devices and powered by continuous services, all while using a modern app lifecycle that eliminates impediments and delivers continuous value, reducing cycle times from ideation to production.

Jason Zander, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft
Developers are now targeting a variety of platforms across the desktop, phone, and cloud while also focusing on satisfying users' demand for great app experiences. With Visual Studio 2012 developers can create compelling experiences across multiple connected devices powered by continuous services. Join Jason Zander as he shows how all developers and organizations can take advantage of the latest platforms and technologies to turn innovative ideas into software.

Brian Harry, Technical Fellow, Microsoft
Creating world-class software requires more than just stellar developers. Yet, getting all stakeholders to collaborate effectively can be difficult and result in a lot of waste. Visual Studio 2012 has the solutions to support your development team, from defining your project, to developing and testing your software, to deploying and operating your application in production. Brian Harry will show you that with Visual Studio 2012 your development team can focus on creating exceptional results while ensuring quality, increasing agility and reducing cycle times.

.NET 4.5 and Languages: What's New in C# and Visual Basic: Async Made Simple

Web and Cloud: What's New in Visual Studio 2012 for Web Developers

Windows Platform: Authoring XAML Windows Store Apps in Visual Studio 2012 and Blend

ALM Development: Agile Planning with Visual Studio 2012

ALM Testing: Formal and Exploratory Testing with Visual Studio 2012