What: This one will focus on highlighting applications and games built using javascript and web technologies. We’ve got a couple of excellent speakers coming in from the local community. Along with speakers throughout the morning, we will also have a code-along for developing Windows 8 applications using web tools. We’ll have experts on-hand to provide 1-1 support to answer questions about using frameworks, best practices for user experience, and server side solutions for managing your application’s data.
Where: The Burroughes Building, 6th floor – 639 Queen Street West, Toronto.
How much: $5 only – and if you register by March 30th you can win an XBox & Kinect Bundle.
Prerequisites: If you want to get the most out of this and other workshops it is recommended to install Windows 8. You can install it directly or host it in a Virtual Machine, including a Mac.You will want toinstall the tools and SDK and, if you get a chance,read Designing great games for Windows.
If you don’t install anything, no worries, you will still be able to follow along. Also USB sticks and help will be available to get your computers ready to code-along.
Submit your apps: If you think you have a great idea, we are having an application showcase competition where we will be giving away a Surface RT. Simply submit the URL of your idea hosted on a Microsoft platform (like the free trial of Azure) toWin8wsapps@outlook.com. You will be added to a list of presenters to be given a 2 minute “Best At” style pitch where the audience will be the judge, not just the ones there but also those online. We will be streaming the whole event as well so you can have friends and colleagues help vote for you too.
Prizes: For those that register by March 30th, you’ll be entered to win an Xbox & Kinect Bundle.
