Windows Phone 7 Development Jump-Start Events

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05/06/2010

As part of our efforts to help developers get started with building their applications and games on the Windows Phone 7 platform we’re planning a couple of events in Redmond (May 18-19) and Silicon Valley (May 25-26). If you’re interested, be sure to register using the links below.

Abstract

Get a jump-start on building apps for Windows Phone 7 with this 2 day hands-on training event. You’ll learn how to build Silverlight or XNA applications that take advantage of the many Windows Phone 7 platform features.

We’ll introduce all the basic topics required to get started building Silverlight applications or XNA games. We’ll cover the Windows Phone 7 platform, the frameworks and both designer and developer tooling. We’ll also cover the process for publishing your application or game to the Marketplace. Topics covered will be reinforced with hands-on-labs where attendees practice on their own laptops.

This event will take a basic approach so, while it may be helpful to know Visual Studio etc, that will not be a prerequisite. Developers new to the platform are welcome (encouraged, even!) to attend.

Attendee Prerequisites:

Attendees are expected to bring their own laptops to follow along and to participate in the Hand-On Labs.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 or Windows Vista
- Windows® Vista® (x86 and x64) ENU with Service Pack 2 – all editions except Starter Edition
- Windows 7 (x86 and x64) ENU – all editions except Starter Edition
Installation requires 3 GB of free disk space on the system drive.
Minimum 2 GB RAM
DirectX 10 capable graphics card with a WDDM 1.1 driver

Technical Prerequisites: To save time, be sure to have the following installed on your laptop before arriving for the event:

Knowledge of a development language such as C#, C/C++, Java, or JavaScript is expected.

Knowledge and experience with previous versions of Visual Studio, C#, Silverlight and XNA is useful but not required.

Agenda Topics

The following topics will be covered at the event:

Windows Phone 7 introduction & design philosophy
Lap Around Windows Phone 7 platform
Lap Around the Developer and Designer tools
Introduction to Silverlight
Building Silverlight Applications for Windows Phone 7
Hardware Access (camera, accelerometer, touch, etc.)
Push notifications
Marketplace
Introduction to XNA
XNA and Windows Phone 7
Performance tips

Fees

This event is free of charge. However, attendees are responsible for booking and paying for their own travel and accommodation. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided for session days.

Accommodations

Redmond: Numerous hotels are available close to the Platform Adoption Center. For your convenience we’ve provided a hotel map of the area as well as a more comprehensive list of Redmond-area hotels.

Silicon Valley: The Silicon Valley event will be held at the Hilton Santa Clara hotel.

Register Information

Register Today:

Redmond:
Please register here!

Silicon Valley:
Please register here!

Date and Time

Redmond: May 18-19
Silicon Valley: May 25-26
9:00am-5:00pm

Location

Redmond:

Microsoft Campus
Platform Adoption Center
Building 20
Redmond, WA
Platform Adoption Center

Silicon Valley:

Hilton – Santa Clara
4949 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
www.hiltonsantaclara.com

Information

Level: 300-400

Language: English

Audience: Mobile Application and Game developers

Questions?

Email me or post a comment below

Technorati Tags: Windows Phone 7,Windows Phone 7 Development,Silverlight,XNA,Mobile Applications,Mobile Games

Comments

Anonymous
May 07, 2010
wow Windows Phone 7!
Anonymous
May 07, 2010
Will the event code/materials be available online for those who can't attend?
Anonymous
May 14, 2010
Any chance of coming to Chicago? =)
Anonymous
May 25, 2010
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Anonymous
June 03, 2010
En esta ocasión, tenemos el gusto de llevar los talleres para emprendedores con el Bizspark Camp

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