Windows 8 Game Development JumpStart

Windows 8 is the largest developer opportunity ever, and these JumpStarts will help you get started building apps today. What’s a JumpStart? It’s a technical event featuring a free, full day of instruction, with sessions that guide you from introductory to intermediate topics as the day unfolds.

At this JumpStart, we’ll be showing you around Windows 8 development with a general theme of game development, one of the biggest areas of opportunity for app developers. We’ll cover core Windows 8 concepts, features to light up with your apps, guidance on building and deploying any kind of app, and game development concepts. The day will also include looks at various tools and frameworks for app and game development that can help you get started quickly, bring games to Windows 8 from other platforms, and let you focus on being creative and productive.

9:00 – Welcome to the JumpStart

9:15 – Windows 8 Platform & Features

10:30 – Break: Plan to unlock achievements

10:45 – Developing Apps for Windows 8

12:00 – Lunch: Refuel & Power Up

12:45 – Game Development for Windows 8

2:00 – Break: Prepare your laser focus

2:15 – Game Development Tools & Frameworks

3:30 – Conclusion: Wrap up and proceed to the next level

Whether you’re new to Windows 8, game development, or both, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of Windows 8 features and development, a head filled with new app ideas, and the knowledge you’ll need to get in the game quickly!