Introduction

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The ecosystem of mixed reality blends both the physical and digital worlds, defining the polar ends of a spectrum known as the virtuality continuum. Because of its immersive nature, mixed reality is transforming the nature of on-the-job training, game development, and consumer application development.

Whether you're an experienced developer or a beginner, it's important to get a conceptual grip on what mixed reality is.

In this module, you walk through the basic foundations of mixed reality. Learn where it fits in with augmented reality and virtual reality. Find out about hardware devices, content design, and common use-case examples in real-world technology. This module introduces you to mixed-reality services and applications like Dynamics 365 mixed reality and Azure mixed reality. These applications can empower and optimize your development pipeline.

By the end of this module, you can confidently discuss mixed reality as a concept and its key processes. You can also learn how to apply it to your business or hobby.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you can:

  • Define mixed reality and differentiate between virtual reality and augmented reality
  • Describe the core ideas behind holograms
  • Start designing and developing 3D applications
  • Understand what mixed reality offers in real-world apps
  • Use the power of the cloud for mixed reality

Prerequisites

This Learn module has no prerequisites. Come and dive into mixed reality!