RE: {Mobile Portland} Windows 8 App Factor Hackathon, presented by Microsoft. Friday, June 7
Kelly White
Below are my thoughts on why you should attend this hackathon:
I realize most of you are waiting to build Windows Store Apps until after there are a sufficient number of devices out there to justify your efforts. Especially when you consider the existing opportunities with iOS and Android (both Google Play and Amazon). I can’t say that I blame you. However, this is a great opportunity to get into the Store early. Regardless of what any of us believe, the next version of Windows 8 “Blue” will be selling lots of devices later this year. It does take a little to ramp up with the new Windows 8 design paradigm. Now is a great time to start, especially considering that the BUILD conference is only a month away (when the details and changes with “Blue” will be released).
Sure there will be other hackathon/learning events sponsored by Microsoft after the BUILD conference, but between now and then you’ll lose 6-8 weeks and find yourself with a swarm of competitors vying for this new market. You already understand and know the difference that these 6-8 weeks can make in moving to this new platform and staying ahead of the crowds. Let’s be honest, there is risk here. But if you can afford to spend the time now it will be time well spent in tilting the odds in your favor.
Obviously I’m registered for this FREE event on June 7th. J It will be different than the Unleashed events that have been put on in the past, less lecture and more hands-on help. I’ll be working on my own apps, but I’m happy to help answer any questions and help anyone specifically regarding In-App-Purchase, Azure Mobile Services and app development with Xamarin. If this is something you need help with or are considering, then feel free to register and show up for as long as makes sense. I’ll be there the entire day.
https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032553331&Culture=en-US&community=0
Regards,
KELLY WHITE | SILVERTAIL SOFTWARE INC | MICROSOFT MVP – Windows Phone Development | Nokia Developer Champion
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Subject: {Mobile Portland} Windows 8 App Factor Hackathon, presented by Microsoft. Friday, June 7
Windows 8 "App Factor" Hackathon
Friday, June 7
10 AM - 6 PM
Microsoft
1414 NW Northrup Street
Suite 900 Portland Oregon 97209
On Friday, June 7, Microsoft's Jeremy Foster and Matt Harrington, joined by community presenters TBD, will present a full day of content about how to build a Windows 8 application:
- Windows Ecosystem Opportunity
- Windows Development Overview for .NET Devs (Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8)
- Developing Windows Store Apps with VS2012 and JavaScript/HTML5
- Visual Studio 2012 Application Templates (C# and JS)
- Creating Games with Scirra Construct2
- Creating Games with YoYo GameMaker
- Creating Games with Unity
- Application Starter Kits
- Creating Cross-Platform Apps with Xamarin
- Backending your Application with the Cloud (Azure Mobile Services)
- Advertising and Monetization Best Practices
- Best Practices for Creating Re-usable .NET Code
- Store Setup and Submission
You'll then work on your app either alone or on a team you form, and present it 2 weeks later in an online virtual hackathon on Saturday, June 22. Prizes include Surface RTs, Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, and Jawbone Jamboxes. Hackathon details will be announced at the June 7 event.
Space is limited, register here:
Matt
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