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Windows Phone SDK 7.1 RC is now live on the Download Center and the Marketplace is able to ingest WP7.5 apps. This release represents a large step for the platform, the Release Candidate (RC) build empowers the developer to not only develop their Windows Phone 7.5 apps, but it also includes a ‘Go Live’ license that empowers them to publish to Marketplace. The RC release continues to work fine with the pre-release builds of Zune and Windows Phone 7.5 that Microsoft released last month (build 7712).
Main resources:
This new release includes a lot of improvements including:
To finish off, I just stumbled upon this interesting post by Shawn Wildermuth: Maintaining a Project with Two Windows Phone Versions. Worth checking out.
Happy ‘Mango’ coding!
This question comes up a lot: web devs need a solution for testing websites on different versions of Internet Explorer. One answer to this are the “Internet Explorer Application Compatibility VPC Image” files, made available for download.
The whole batch of VHD files has now been refreshed on August 16 2011, meaning you can use them again for a period of three months until mid-November.
Download includes the following OS/IE combinations:
Do not that for testing on Internet Explorer 10 you can download the standalone IE10 Platform Preview 2 installer which installs side by side with IE9: http://ietestdrive.com
>> Download VHD files at http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=11575
We kicked off the MSDN Summer beginning of July 2011 where we invited you to dive into the Windows Phone 7 'Mango' developer tools, Visual Studio 2010 Application Lifecycle Management and HTML5.
Now it's time for the 4th and last topic: The Windows Azure Platform
The holidays are just about to end, but there's still time to boost your knowledge or learn something totally new. During these two weeks we'll be giving the fourth and final topic of these MSDN summer issues their place in the sun, namely the Windows Azure Platform. Click through and you'll find all the best material about the Windows Azure Platform, presented based on the amount of time you want to spend on it.
You’ll find content fitted to be consumed in 30 minutes time, half a day or a full day or more. It goes from white papers to full training kits with samples and tutorials. We also included video recordings, books and top blogs to get your knowledge on the subject a level up.
PS. Don't forget to take the quiz and win! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TheWindowsAzurePlatform
We kicked off the MSDN Summer early July where we invited you to dive into the Windows Phone 7 'Mango' developer tools and Visual Studio 2010 Application Lifecycle Management. Now it’s time for our 3rd topic: HTML5
HTML5 has become quite a buzzword lately. You might be asking yourself, should you care? Should you learn it? If you are involved with front-end applications and websites, we absolutely think you should. Take advantage of this special about HTML5 to dive a little deeper into one of the hot topics of the moment during the summer months. We have information geared to fit in with your busy schedule. Content is organized in three different formats: 30 minutes Half a day Full day We’ve gathered top resources, downloads, videos and blogs for you to check out.
HTML5 has become quite a buzzword lately. You might be asking yourself, should you care? Should you learn it? If you are involved with front-end applications and websites, we absolutely think you should. Take advantage of this special about HTML5 to dive a little deeper into one of the hot topics of the moment during the summer months. We have information geared to fit in with your busy schedule. Content is organized in three different formats:
We’ve gathered top resources, downloads, videos and blogs for you to check out.
Enjoy Summer and learning!
PS. Don't forget to take the quiz and win.
Our colleagues from the MIX Online team in collaboration with An Event Apart just launched the second 10K Apart contest. Last year the contest was a big success with 350+ entries in a month’s time. This year, the contest is themed to Responsive web design. Meet 10K Apart: The Responsive Edition.
Build an application that is less than 10K in size (zipped is now accepted), uses only approved libraries, works equally well on IE10 PP2, Firefox & Webkit browsers, and above all is responsive. Although not enforced, HTML5 is recommended. All details and FAQ over at the official site.
You mean except eternal fame? Cash, books and an entry to any An Event Apart are on the list.
You have until September 12, 2011 to submit your entry.
Go for it!
Keep us posted if you are submitting entries and living in Belgium or Luxembourg. We want to hear from you! Remember this year, it’s all about Responsiveness. So what can you build in just 10K? Happy coding.
“An afternoon hands-on pre event on HTML5 Canvas and Internet Explorer 9”
On August 25 we are organizing our next Microsoft Webcafe, an informal tech get-together after hours. Location this time is on the water: the Biouel Boat in Brussels. You can already register for the event on www.mswebcafe.be.
This time however, before the actual Microsoft Webcafe takes place we’re having a HTML 5 / IE9 workshop on the same boat! The only thing you need to bring is your laptop. We’ll make sure you get something to eat and drink.
Join us for this free, informal afternoon of learning and playing with two topics: creating HTML5 Canvas animations and implementing Internet Explorer 9 Site Pinning in a few clicks. Don’t forget to stay for the evening Microsoft Webcafe event where one of the participants will be able to present their project to the whole group. Oh, and we will have some nice prizes for the best or most creative implementations of the day!
What is the workshop?
The Webcafe hands-on pre-event is an afternoon session where we do two short presentations and attendees have the possibility to get their hands dirty on some new technology. There are two topics brought to you:
Agenda
14h00: Get creative with the <canvas> tag After an introduction to HTML5 Canvas coupled to some demos you’ll get to chance to build an animation or game with the <canvas> tag. The animator and expert on site will be none the less than Stijn Van Minnenbruggen (@donotfold) from These Days.
16h00: Pin your site in IE9 Get to know how you can add value to the sites you build by allowing to pin them and build custom jump lists. Afterwards we’ll help you to pin your own site.
We’ll pick some winners for both topics and allow them to demo what they’ve realized during the actual Webcafe that starts later that evening.
What should I bring?
Just your laptop and an interest in learning and participating.
Preparing your machine:
You can use any of your favorite tools for web development. If you want our advice and use of the free Microsoft Visual Studio tools here’s what you can already install on your machine
Join us on the water! Register now!
Practical details
When: 25th of August - 14h – 17.30h Where: (same location as the Webcafe that will be held later that day) Biouel boat Havenlaan 23 1000 Brussels
When: 25th of August - 14h – 17.30h
Where: (same location as the Webcafe that will be held later that day) Biouel boat Havenlaan 23 1000 Brussels
Register for hands-on workshop and for Microsoft Webcafe.