Whether you know your way around the web, the cloud, or Windows 10 and trying to stay current or are just getting started and figuring out the best path forward – having access to expert guidance and best practices is just what you need.
Choose the workshop of most interest to you. Space is limited so reserve your seat today. Don’t worry, you’re more than welcome to walk in and out of other workshop sessions if there’s room.
WEB
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The future of Web Development
Build cutting-edge web sites with the new release of ASP.NET, Node.JS, and Web Tools for Visual Studio 2015 or Visual Studio Code, then deploy and scale them with Azure. Learn about the future of JavaScript with ECMAScript 2015. Learn how to develop beautiful, interactive and fast web sites using Microsoft’s web tools and platform and how to deploy and scale web sites with Azure.
+Useful Resources
-Useful Resources
- Introduction to ASP.NET 5
- Using Node.js with Visual Studio Code
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Websites
- A Lap Around Azure Websites
Agenda
| Time | TOPICS |
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM | The Future of the Web and ECMAScript 2015 |
| 9:30 AM | Introduction to ASP.NET, Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio 2015 Web Tools |
| 10:30 AM | BREAK |
| 10:45 AM | Building Web Applications using the latest ASP.NET technologies |
| 12:00 PM | BREAK |
| 12:45 PM | Building web front ends for both desktop and mobile using the latest web standards |
| 1:15 PM | API Services for both Web and Devices |
| 2:00 PM | Running, improving and maintaining a site in the real world |
| 2:30 PM | BREAK |
| 2:45 PM | Real-time Communications with SignalR and Node.JS |
| 3:30 PM | ASP.NET 5 Preview, Next Steps, Resources & Wrap Up |
AZURE
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The fusion of apps and the Cloud
Learn how to build or move web sites, mobile applications, and enterprise-class applications to the cloud. Regardless of how much work you’ve already done with Azure, this is the opportunity to learn how to leverage the new Microsoft Azure.
+Useful Resources
-Useful Resources
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Virtual Machines
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Storage and Data
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Websites
- Developing Solutions with Azure DocumentDB
- Getting Started with Microsoft Azure Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure Developer Camp: Build a Cloud-Native App
Agenda
| Time | TOPICS |
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM | Introduction to Azure |
| 10:00 AM | Hands-On Lab: Working with the management portal and working with the new portal |
| 10:30 AM | BREAK |
| 10:45 AM | Azure App Service |
| 11:30 AM | Hands-On Lab: Deploy a WebApp to Azure (Lab 1) or Create an App on Azure App Service (Lab 2) |
| 12:00 PM | BREAK |
| 12:45 PM | Azure Infrastructure-As-A-Service (Iaas) |
| 1:45 PM | Hands-On Lab: IaaS |
| 2:30 PM | BREAK |
| 2:45 PM | Azure Data Services |
| 3:30 PM | Hands-On Lab: Data Services, Next Step, Resources, and Wrap-up |
WINDOWS 10
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One app fits all
Windows 10 represents a drastic shift in approach to operating systems - one that makes developer's lives radically easier.
Get all of the details needed to build compelling application experiences on Windows 10. You'll leave fully prepared to build an outstanding app on Windows 10.
+Useful Resources
-Useful Resources
- Windows 10 Development for Absolute Beginners
- A Developer's Guide to Windows 10
- Best of Build and Windows 10
- MCP Insider Series: Developing Universal Windows Apps, Featuring Don Box
- Universal Windows App Development with Cortana and the Speech SDK
Agenda
| Time | TOPICS |
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM | Introduction to Universal Windows Platform |
| 9:45 AM | Adaptive User Interface |
| 10:30 AM | BREAK |
| 10:45 AM | Hands-On Lab: Adaptive User Interface |
| 11:15 PM | Adaptive Tiles and Notifications |
| 12:00 PM | BREAK |
| 12:45 PM | Hands-On Lab: Publishing Web Apps to the Store |
| 1:15 PM | Speech Recognition and Cortana |
| 1:45 PM | App to App Communications |
| 2:30 PM | BREAK |
| 2:45 PM | Hands-On Lab: Inking |
| 3:15 PM | Hands-On Lab: Data Binding |
| 3:45 PM | Next Step, Resources, and Wrap-up |
What you need to know
| Workshop Attendance All three workshops will run concurrently. You’re only required to register for ONE workshop – the one that is of primary interest – but you’re more than welcome to walk in and out of any of the workshops at any time during the day. |
Hands-On Labs The hands-on labs are specific and supportive of the sessions in each workshop. You’re required to BRING YOUR OWN laptop to participate in the hands-on labs. You’ll work through the labs at your own pace with help from instructors when you need it. |
| Device Bar The local Microsoft Store will be in attendance with new devices for you to test drive. Want to know which new devices? Make sure you stop by the Device Bar and see for yourself! |
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