MSDN Flash - Volume 16, Number 11: May 14, 2012
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Unleash the Power of HTML5 Canvas for Gaming
With the canvas, you have access to a hardware-accelerated space. With some tips and tricks you will be able to achieve a splendid 60 frame per second render. The smoother the game is, the better the feeling of the player is.
Using HTML5 to Create Mobile Experiences
Following on last month's discussion of media queries, Brandon Satrom looks at the other two pillars of responsive web design - fluid grids and flexible images.
Databinding in Windows 8 JavaScript Metro Style Apps
Join Microsoft Developer Evangelist G. Andrew Duthie as he introduces you to databinding in Windows 8 JavaScript Metro style apps, and walks you through the sample data schema and databinding structure of the Grid and Split Application templates that are included with the Visual Studio 11 Beta release.
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Creating Media Apps for Windows Phone
Learn about the various pieces a media app can use to create an immersive Windows Phone experience - such as integrating with the Music + Videos Hub - and how to make sure your app is a "good citizen" on Windows Phone.
What's New for Mobile Development in ASP.NET MVC 4
Explore features in the upcoming release of ASP.NET MVC 4 targeted specifically at mobile website development.
Bytes by MSDN Denise Novosel and Jerry Nixon on Women in Gaming
Denise Novosel, Staffing Director at Microsoft, Interactive Entertainment Division, talks about the Women in Gaming Awards Luncheon at GDC. Tune in and learn how Women in Gaming provides a great forum for community, outreach, networking, and an option to give back to the community.
Video: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 12
Tim Rains, Director, Microsoft Trustworthy Computing, provides an overview of the Security Intelligence Report Volume 12, highlighting the latest vulnerability disclosure, exploit and malware trends focusing on the second half of 2011.
Messaging for Your Windows 8 Metro App
Messaging gives you the power of loose coupling across different networks, platforms, speed, and connectivity characteristics. Fire up your MSDN cloud benefits and follow CloudCover episode 75 to hear about the new messaging samples in the Azure SDK for Windows 8. You will learn a variety of messaging patterns that can power your Windows 8 Metro style apps.
Try Out Your First Cloud Lab
Ease into the cloud with your MSDN cloud benefits and the Easiest Way to Get Started in Windows Azure Cloud Development. It will take you, step by step, through the resources and processes you will need to put up a simple application.
Develop HTML5 Windows Phone Apps with Apache Cordova
As an introduction to Windows Phone development with Apache Cordova, HTML5, and JavaScript, Colin Eberhardt follows a Model-View-ViewModel approach with KnockoutJS to walk you through building a Twitter Search application.
Start Developing for the Cloud with Windows Azure Jump Starts
Interested in designing, developing, and delivering cloud-based applications with the Windows Azure Platform? Based on the Windows Azure Platform Training Course, these videos help you make the right decisions about cloud technology, the Azure environment and application lifecycle, storage, diagnostics, security, and scalability.
Security Intelligence Report Volume 12 Released
Volume 12 of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report contains a large body of new data and analysis on the threat landscape, which includes a section focused on how the threat called Conficker continues to propagate, and information on advanced persistent threats, or APT.
Bytes by MSDN Interview: Brian Tyler and Jerry Nixon on Cool New Features in Xbox LIVE for Windows
Brian Tyler, Principal Development Lead, Xbox LIVE Services, provides a glimpse into new features for games on Windows Live and Xbox LIVE for Windows, which provides connections to the cloud - and is all about you as a player.
Learn the Cloud, Get a Chance to Win
Learn how to get a cloud account (free), get the required software (free), and build and deploy your first cloud application (free). This makes you eligible to win one of forty-two (42) US$50 gift cards given away in the sweepstakes. Winners are drawn each week.
Webinar: Learn How to Use Plantronics Spokes SDK
Join Plantronics for a practical discussion about how to make your applications smarter with Contextual Intelligence using the Spokes SDK and Plantronics audio end points. You will learn principles and building blocks for creating and testing world-class communications.