MSDN Flash - Volume 16, Number 25: October 26, 2012
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MSDN Magazine Windows 8 Edition - Read It Online
This issue covers Windows Runtime and the CLR, Windows Runtime Components in a .NET World, Writing Silverlight and WPF Apps with Windows Runtime XAML in Mind, Using the MVVM Pattern in Windows 8, Porting Desktop Applications to the Windows Runtime, and more.
Experience the Biggest Wave of Innovation in Microsoft History
Through December 13, Nationwide
Pick one of two specific tracks for developers or developer managers to experience the end-to-end capabilities of Visual Studio 2012 while learning what's new with Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and the new Office.
Windows Dev Center
In-depth know-how documentation, samples, downloads, and more covering Windows Store apps, Internet Explorer, desktop, and hardware.
Surface Is Here! Join Our Launch Event on October 26
Where work meets play. The power of Windows, the productivity of Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview 1, and the joy of Xbox - not to mention apps, social media, music, and more. Surface is cloud-connected with SkyDrive, so you can access your content from anywhere, at any time. Visit your local Microsoft store today. Join our launch event on October 26 and be one of the first to pick up the new Surface.
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Webcast Series - Building Windows 8 Apps
Catch this on-demand MSDN webcast series to learn about the new platform for building Windows 8 applications. Get an understanding of the platform design tenets, the programming language choices, and the integration points with the operating system and across Windows 8 apps.
Windows 8 Virtual Labs
Learn how to build, share and sell interesting and easy-to-use apps. Virtual labs are simple - no complex setup or installation required.
Microsoft DevRadio: Community Corner - How I Created My Windows 8 App for UserGroup.tv
Chris Koenig welcomes Microsoft C# MVP Shawn Weisfeld to the show as he showcases the Windows 8 app he built for UserGroup.tv. Shawn describes his experience building the app and how you can watch great user-group created content anywhere, anytime.
Master simple F# code to solve complex problems with Try F#
Try the new Try F# Beta that makes F# 3.0 programming easy to learn, simple to use, and share, all through the browser. Experience F# 3.0’s unique information-rich programming features for Big Data analytics, and solve complex problems more efficiently. Try the new Try F# Beta today.
Bytes by MSDN: Windows 8 Design Tools
Christian Schormann talks about Expression Blend's support for building Windows Store apps using XAML and HTML, diving deep into the HTML and CSS features. Download the free VS Express for Windows 8 (including Expression Blend) and start building your app today.
Bytes by MSDN with John Sheehan: Windows 8 Platform
Join John Sheehan, architect for the Windows Developer Experience, and Tim Huckaby as they discuss the underlying platform for Windows 8. John covers his biggest challenges and proudest moments, and urges developers to stop watching videos and begin building apps. Get help building your Windows 8 app at Generation App.
Windows 8 is here! Is your app in the store?
You have heard the buzz - Windows 8 is here. New devices are now available and millions of consumers are expected to upgrade. There's never been a better time to build an app. Sign up at Generation App to get your app ready.
New MSDN Virtual Lab: Introduction to Windows Azure SQL Database
Learn to provision your account, create, and use a database. You will create a simple Windows Azure application to allow you to manipulate the data in the contact table of a database running in SQL Database. Try Windows Azure free for 90 days.
Try Windows Azure Free for 90 Days
Do things your way. Design applications to run completely in the cloud, deeply integrate with your existing on-premises infrastructure, or both. Get support for multiple frameworks, such as ASP.NET, PHP, and Node.js, and pick your database. Visual Studio, Git, FTP, or WebMatrix? Choose your tools too.
Windows 8 Developer Camp
The video version of the full-day event designed to share all the knowledge you need to start building apps for the Windows 8 store.
Top 10 Windows 8 Secrets for App Success
Andrew Duthie and Chris Bowen share with us their Top 10 Windows 8 secrets for App success. Learn about the incredible money-making opportunities available for developers who jump in and develop applications for Windows 8, as well as what free tools and services are available to help you along the way.
Your Top Windows Store Questions Answered
Jerry Nixon welcomes Arik Cohen, Microsoft Principal Program Manager, to DevRadio for an in-depth Q&A session on the Windows Store. Watch now to learn about the revenue model, payment options, analytics, and more.
Visual Studio 2010 Offers Won't Last
Microsoft Learning Partners are offering special training promotions for Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, exclusive to visitors of the popular Born to Learn site. Find classroom or online training offers on WCF, data access, Windows Azure, and much more.
Bytes by MSDN: Jaime Rodriquez and Tim Huckaby Chat About Windows 8 Development Resources
A multitude of resources are available for building Windows 8 apps. Millions of people will be buying Windows 8, and Jaime urges developers to leverage resources at the Windows Dev Center, DevCamps, blogs, and more to build apps and take advantage of the market opportunity now.
Windows 8: What I've Learned #6 - Leverage the Maps App for Location-Based Features
Microsoft Technical Evangelist G. Andrew Duthie gives you quick tips on great features for developing Windows Store apps for Windows 8. Tip #6 shows you how you can use protocol activation to leverage the built-in Maps app to provide mapping, directions, and other location-based services to your Windows Store app.
New MSDN Virtual Lab: Advanced Web and Worker Roles
Learn to use advanced service model features that enable hosting a web role in IIS, host multiple sites and bind them to the same endpoint, create virtual applications and map them to selected sites, and perform other tasks. Try Windows Azure free for 90 days.
Deceptive Downloads: Software, Music, and Movies
A growing trend of malware infection is associated with insecure supply chains. 76% of those who downloaded key generators in 1H12 were also exposed to other more dangerous malware. Learn more about this growing social engineering tactic and how to guard against the threat.
What is Windows Azure Web Sites?
Tune in to learn about what it is, what its key benefits are for web developers and agencies, how the Azure Web Sites infrastructure works for easier deployment, the web sites gallery, and a special announcement for .NET applications. Try Windows Azure free for 90 days.