MSDN Flash - Volume 18, Number 9: May 5, 2014
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Download the New Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool 2014
This new version includes improvements such as the ability to run without Visio, an enhanced drawing service, improved workflow, v3 threat models, and an extended knowledge base. Download the tool.
Twenty C# Questions Explained
Take a free course focusing on 20 of the top questions surrounding the C# language, based on views and votes at Stackoverflow. New and experienced developers can get their questions answered by watching the course, presented by the Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) team.
New Version of Unity Container Supports Cross-Platform Development (Including Xamarin)
Unity Dependency Injection Container 3.5 has been updated to simplify cross-platform development, including Xamarin. Additionally, the internals of Unity have been streamlined to gain significant performance improvements. For more info, see the release notes.
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On Demand from MVA: Building Blocks for Developers
Whether you're a web, app, C#, .NET, or JavaScript developer, dust your skills off with Initialize() C#, .NET, and JavaScript Dev Skills. Construct() Great Apps with HTML5, CSS, and XAML teaches you layout and style with HTML5, CSS, and XAML. In Extend() Cloud-Connected Mobile Apps, learn how to build a successful mobile app and smart device strategy.
You've made a game, now what? Marketing and monetization strategies
Practical guidance for when you should start thinking about and implementing the marketing and monetization strategies for your apps.
My App in 60 Seconds: Monaeo
Monaeo co-founder Nishant Mittal walks us through their Windows 8 app. Monaeo helps organizations automatically determine the proportion of time that traveling employees spend in different tax jurisdictions to better manage multi-location tax issues. Visit App Builder for help in building your app.
May 20 and 21: MVA Presents Two Bing Courses for Developers
May 20: Bing Ads Jump Start shows you the advantages of using Bing for your search engine marketing needs. May 21: Bing Search Engine Optimization Jump Start gives you best practices to help drive traffic to your site. Both courses help prepare you for a Bing Ads Accredited Professional certification.
A Developers Guide to Marketing Your App - Social Media
Stacey Mulcahy is back on DevRadio with part 6 of her highly entertaining "Guide to Marketing Your App" series. Time to explore the world of social media and how it can impact the success and popularity of your app.
Graphic Design Tips for Game Apps
Part of the Game Developers blog series, this segment provides tips and tricks on how to design a polished commercial game. Get started by downloading the Windows Phone SDK.
Make Windows 8 Games with Construct 2
Learn how to create and publish a game using the Construct 2 game framework, which supports platforms including Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, iOS, Android, Chrome Web Store, HTML, and Facebook.
High-Tech Gaming Is Giving K-12 STEM Education a New Way to Play
BizSpark entrepreneur Ondrej Homola shares his startup story from research and discovery to creating the foundation for Corinth: fun, interactive learning for tough subjects through immersive visuals that empower students' imaginations. Learn how BizSpark startups can get three years of free software, support, and more.
Don't Forget to Use Your Second-Shot Vouchers
Microsoft certification gives you a chance to stand out and validates your technical skills. Don't miss this chance if you have a second shot voucher and have not taken your Microsoft certification exam. This offer provides you two chances to take and pass your exam, but you must take your exam(s) before May 31, 2014.
Develop and Test in the Cloud with Microsoft Azure
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Using Microsoft Azure you can have pre-approved virtual machine images from IT or create new ones in minutes. Learn how to leverage virtual machines in the cloud, reduce overhead, and increase agility in creating and managing developer and test environments.