I blogged earlier about how to receive a $99 Marketplace rebate for Windows Phone 7 applications submission.   I have some good news for you, the rebate deadline has been extended to Feb 15, 2011 .  If you haven’t got the rebate because...

It’s Web Camp time.  Registrations for Silicon Valley and Seattle just go live now! Web Camps are completely free of charge.  Microsoft's Web Camps are events that allow you to learn and build websites using ASP.NET MVC, jQuery, OData, Visual...

  I will be speaking at Silicon Valley HTML5 User Group on Tuesday night Jan. 18th, 2011 in Mountain View, CA.   The topic I will talk about is jQuery: Making Javascript fun again . Here is the abstract of the talk: Get frustrated by cross...

I am getting requests from developers to have a more face to face discussion. My expertise in on Web tier technology (Java, MVC, ASP.NET, Ajax, jQuery , HTML5, etc) but we can discuss just about any technology. I have setup my office hours from 1pm –...

  How would you like to try Windows Azure and SQL Azure for FREE? We have a Free Windows Azure platform 30 day pass (in US only) for you. No credit card required . In addition, sign up for Microsoft Platform Ready to get access to technical, application...

  If you are attending the upcoming Azure Hackathon or other related hands on developer events.  You may want to download the Windows Azure Training Course for your pre-requisite study.  The Windows Azure Platform Training Course includes...

You have read, seen and heard about Windows Azure, now it's time to dive into code and build something. Join other developers for this exciting, FREE cloud-focused event. We will have a free Azure Hackathon on Sat. Dec 18th, 2010 in San Francisco . This...

On Dec 2rd, 2010 (Thursday), Microsoft is holding a Silverlight-focused, one day event both at its Redmond campus and streamed online, which is aimed at giving developers a look at what's coming next for the Silverlight platform. You will hear what’s...

Beginning today, Windows Phone 7 devices are available at AT&T and T-Mobile retailers across the United States! Around the world, customers who buy a phone today will be able to access nearly 2000 Windows Phone 7 applications and games from developers...

Two free jQuery events will take place next week.  I know a lot of you are interested of jQuery technology so come join us.  Free food and a lot of give aways.  November Talk – jQuery Makes Writing JavaScript Fun Again I will be presenting...

As of today, the Windows Phone 7 app submission process on App Hub is now open to all registered Windows Phone Marketplace developers. Please take full advantage of your Marketplace developer account by submitting your Windows Phone 7 apps or games to...

Missed your opportunity to attend PDC10 in Redmond? If so, you can still join in on the excitement via the live stream and in-person delivered sessions.  Attend this October 28 th event at the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus - this year’s content...

The Silicon Valley Code Camp 2010 successfully ended its 2 days event last weekend (Oct 9-10) with about 3100 registered, 194 Sessions presented, roughly 1800 attended on day 1 and 1400 on day 2.  It was the largest code camp event ever in Silicon...

If you are interested in developing Windows Phone 7 applications here is a good program you should consider to signup Microsoft Platform Ready Program (MPR).  Once you become a member, you will have access to training, support, testing and marketing...

  The 5th annual Silicon Valley Code Camp is coming up on October 9th and 10th.  Currently, there are 203 sessions more sessions than ever before submitted this year. There will be 20+ simultaneous sessions running all weekend long at Foothill...

I attended SuperHappyDevHouse #40 at the Microsoft Silicon Valley campus last Saturday(Sept 18, 2010).  It is the largest SuperHappyDevHouse ever with over 500 developers/hackers/entrepreneurs showed up throughout the day from 1 pm to 1 am. ...

Yesterday, the final Windows Phone 7 developer tools were released . The other big announcement is the launch of Microsoft’s comprehensive and ground-breaking in-application ad solution for Windows Phone 7. The solution combines the power of Microsoft’s...

Today Microsoft released the final Windows Phone Developer Tools, which enable developers to create beautiful Windows Phone 7 apps that take advantage of the phone’s new application platform, unique features and capabilities. Final tools allow developer...

Microsoft is sponsoring SuperHappyDevHouse (SHDH) this Saturday at our Mountain View campus. There will be food, swag and lots of hacking. Join us! What is SuperHappyDevHouse? Read this:  Young software developers eat, drink beer, talk code. ...

I thought this event might be of interest to you. Join us for a two day Windows Phone 7 developer launch event near you and get hands-on experience with Windows Phone 7. Windows Phone 7 Developer Launch Windows Phone 7 is here – and with it...

  You’ve read that jQuery is a fast and concise JavaScript Library that simplifies HTML document traversing, event handling, animating, and Ajax interactions for rapid web development. jQuery makes it easy to play with the DOM, add effects, and execute...

Windows Phone 7 video training for both designers and developers are available now. There are two video training: Windows Phone 7 Jump Start Video Training The course is based on the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Developer Training Kit and taught...

Windows Phone 7 is HOT! Come check out Windows Phone 7 Unleashed for everything you need to know to develop for WP7. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or you’re just starting with .NET development, there’s something in it for you. ...

Hope you all have a great summer. I know a lot of you have asked for the upcoming MSDN and TECHNET events in September. Now you can register. ...

Launch 2010 Highlights When: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 1:00 PM - Tuesday, June 15, 2010 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Welcome Time: 12:30 PM Where: Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus 1065 La Avenida, Bldg 1 Mountain View California 94043...