On Monday, October 19 Microsoft organizes in collaboration with SDN, the Windows 7 for Developers event. This event, which follows the annual SDN Conference, is your opportunity to get yourself informed on everything this new platform has to offer for developers.
Doors open at 18:00, at the "Hotel en Congrescentrum Papendal" in Arnhem. We will of course start off with a good meal from 18:00 to 19:00 before we get started with the official program.
Why Windows 7 is that important to developers
Developments in the areas of connectivity, mobility, natural interfaces, illustrations and media offer new opportunities to developers. At the same time, the requirements in terms of performance, flexibility and collaboration are more demanding more than ever. A first class development platform must allow developers to build the best applications ever. Windows 7 is therefore the number one platform for developers.
Solid base
Not only does Windows 7 offer a highly productive development platform, but also tools that can deal with the essential elements of an operating system. Among others, Windows 7 offers includes improvements to applications to optimize their mobile experience. Your applications look more attractive, are easier to build and support a large number of international standards.
Richer experiences
Windows 7 offers developers the ability to create unique applications. The Windows Ribbon Framework and Animation Framework facilitate to build interactive, compelling user interfaces. With the new touch-APIs natural interaction like multi-touch an one-finger-panning becomes possible. Manipulation and inertia APIs allow you to create the most impressive visual effects.
The program
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Dinner Buffet |
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| 19:00-19:45 |
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Windows 7 keynote by Tony Krijnen, Daniel van Soest en Paul van Wingerden |
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De keynote wordt verzorgd door technische specialisten van Microsoft. In 45 minuten flitsen de nieuwe mogelijkheden van Windows 7 allemaal voorbij: de vernieuwde User Interface, de nieuwe mogelijkheden van Branch Cache, Direct Access, AppLocker, BitLocker To Go, etc. We kijken naar alle nieuwe mogelijkheden die Windows 7 zo bijzonder maken. Natuurlijk zullen ook developer-mogelijkheden in deze sessie worden besproken en is deze sessie ook goede voorbereiding op de meer diepgaande Windows 7 developer-sessies later op de avond.
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| 20:00-21:00 |
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Breakout session 1
Designing the Windows 7 Desktop Experience - Martin Tirion |
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The new Windows 7 desktop experience, including the new taskbar and Aero Snap, is both a major user experience change for Windows and an early success story. How did we go about evolving pieces of UI that haven't seen major change since 1995? Come hear about our design process and see the evolution of the design through sketches and prototypes. Find out about our challenges and learn how we used iteration, developer collaboration and design principles to increase customer satisfaction and enthusiasm.
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Breakout session 2
Adding Win7 Features to your .NET Applications - Shawn Wildermuth (USA)
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Now that Windows 7 has been released, you will probably be wanting to add features like Jump Lists, Known Folders, Shell Search and Icon Overlays to your .NET applications. In this talk Shawn will show you these features in Windows 7 and how to use the Windows API Code Pack to add that functionality to your own .NET applications.
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| 21:15-22:00 |
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Windows 7 arrives! - Richard Campbell (CAN)
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Join Richard Campbell as he digs into the goodness of Windows 7. This session focuses on three key pillars of Windows 7 – deployment, security and networking. Richard will also address application compatibility issues. Whether you want to upgrade or clean install, from Vista or XP, Richard will help you get going with Windows 7.
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Closing with drinks |
Do you need to know more about Windows 7? Register for the Windows 7 for Developers event. See, learn and experience how the Windows 7 developer platform can make the difference for you.
With kind regards,
Microsoft B.V.
Wim Hoek
Marketing Manager Developer and Platform Evangelism