MSDN Flash - Volume 18, Number 10: May 19, 2014
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Introduction to C# vNext
Mark Michaelis presents some of the useful new features in the next version of C#, including indexed members and element initializers, auto-properties with initializers, primary constructors, static using statements, and exception-handling improvements.
Developer's Guide to Prism Library 5.0 for WPF
Learn how to create modular and maintainable WPF applications that are built to last and built for change using patterns such as MVVM and Event Aggregation. Includes 10 samples, library source, and documentation. Also available via NuGet (tag "Prism") in the Visual Studio IDE.
Stream Hundreds of Sessions from TechEd North America 2014
Hear about the present and future of Microsoft technologies from Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President of Windows Server and System Center Program Management, the future of .NET on the server from "the lesser Scotts," and much, much more.
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On Demand from MVA: Microsoft Azure Dev Camps
Learn to quickly build and deploy apps or move your existing line-of-business (LOB) apps to the cloud. These courses cover virtual machines in the cloud, cloud-native apps and environments, single sign-on, Active Directory, moving services to the cloud, modern Windows Store apps, and more.
Advance Your App Development Skills with Expert Training
HTML5 and C#
Advance your app development skills with local Microsoft instructor-led training. Learn by training in a setting that fits your learning style: online, on site, or video-based. Prepare for your MCSD exams by getting hands-on, instructor-led training for your next certification.
Building an On-Demand Video Service with Microsoft Azure Media Services
This guide provides an end-to-end walkthrough of a Windows Store application that communicates with Media Services through a web service, and explains key design and implementation choices. Additionally, this guide demonstrates consuming video from Azure Media Services on multiple platforms.
My App in 60 Seconds: Kapitall
Jarrett Lilien, CEO of Kapitall, shares with us their Windows 8 app. Kapitall is an intuitive, user-friendly investing platform with logos in place of ticker symbols, minimum jargon and easy-to-use tools. Visit App Builder for access to training, tips, and tricks for building your app.
Community Corner - An Interview with Sep DiMeglio, Creator of "Pharaoh Birdy" for Windows 8
Maria Naggaga welcomes Sep DiMeglio, creator of Pharaoh Birdy, to DevRadio. Sep shares his story of how he got started with game development, what inspires his work, what tools he uses, his next steps, and a demo of his app.
Join Microsoft and New Horizons for National Certification Day
May 31, 2014, nationwide
Developers are invited to participate in online forums and self-paced events leading up to National Certification Day. Then on May 31st, visit a participating New Horizons office to take your exam and get your certification.
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.
Develop and Test in the Cloud with Microsoft Azure
June 10, 2014
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.
New Data Sheds Light on Shifting Cybercriminal Tactics
Cybercriminals are increasingly using deceptive tactics in their attempts to compromise systems. New data suggests security mitigations that Microsoft has included in newer software have helped make malicious cyber acts more difficult for would-be attackers. Read the Security Intelligence Report Volume 16.
Introduction to MonoGame 3.2 for Windows 8
This updated tutorial walks through using the MonoGame Framework to create a Windows Store game. Download the Windows Phone SDK and start creating and publishing your apps.
Introduction to Unity and How to Build and Port Unity Games to Windows Store and Windows Phone
This tutorial guides you on how to get started building games for both Windows and Windows Phone using the Unity game developer ecosystem tools. Download the Windows Phone SDK and start porting your apps.
Accelerating DevOps with the Cloud using Microsoft Azure and Friends
We have a new series of articles that walk through real-life examples on how to leverage cloud technologies, such as Microsoft Azure and Visual Studio Online, that encourage a DevOps mission within an organization. Start your Azure Trial and follow along with the articles' tutorials.
Register for TechEd Europe and Save
28 - 31 October, Barcelona, Spain
TechEd Europe registration is open. Take advantage of a broad range of learning opportunities on the latest Microsoft technologies, tools, platforms, and services. Connect with industry experts and peers. Register by July 7 and save €300.
Visual Studio Release Management
May 20, 2014
June 17, 2014
The faster your software is deployed, the quicker you can get feedback. With release management in Visual Studio you can configure, approve, and deploy your applications for any environment, no matter how complex the configuration.
How to Best Take Advantage of Key Features of Visual Studio 2013
June 5, 2014
Visual Studio 2013 is an integrated development environment (IDE) you can use to create applications and libraries with many different frameworks and languages. Its rich feature set includes an intelligent editor, built-in compiler (and related tools), and context-sensitive help.
BizSpark Start-Up Story: Green Button
Dave Fellows, Green Button CTO, talks about using Microsoft Azure to create their cloud platforms which can help animation studios speed up rendering. Learn how Microsoft BizSpark helps start-ups with free software, support, and training.