MSDN Unleashed – IE8 & Windows 7 for Developers

Session 1: Internet Explorer 8 for Developers

The Windows Internet Explorer 8 browser makes it easier to explore and interact with the web. Did you know that there will be a new standards mode by default? While it can easily be turned off, knowing the potential to impact this may have on many sites that have been crafted around various features in past versions is a good idea. Attend this session to learn which current practices you need to change and how the new standards mode affects your development techniques and your existing sites. We review tools that are built into Internet Explorer 8 to help developers debug and create Web pages. We also discuss Web Slices, Accelerators, and Search Suggestion – all of which are key new features in this latest release.

In this session we’ll show you:

· Developer Tools

· Selectors API

· Use and create accelerators

· Use and create web slices

· Use and create search suggestions

· AJAX Navigation enhancements with Virtual Earth demo on history, AJAX Cross Domain Calls

· CSS improvements (printing, counters, new pseudo classes)

Session 2: Developing on Microsoft Windows 7

Building applications that are easy to use, visually appealing, and offer high performance is a challenge that developers face every day. Innovative applications can greatly improve the user experience, empowering companies to differentiate their services and solutions. However, developers are increasingly asked to do more in less time, while also optimizing the power and performance requirements of their applications. The Windows 7 platform makes it easy for developers to create engaging, user-friendly applications by providing familiar tools and rich development features that allow them to take advantage of the latest PC capabilities. In this session we will explore the new Taskbar and Jump Lists, the Scenic Ribbon, file management with Libraries, and Windows Web Services among many other enhancements to the new operating system.

In this session we’ll show you:

· New Features in Windows 7

· Use and create jump lists

· Scenic Ribbon API

· Use and create Libraries

· Windows Web Services API

· Additional enhancements that support development

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Developers interested in learning about the next generation of Microsoft platforms and tools.

WHERE ARE THE EVENTS?

Events are held in 16 cities across Central Region. To register for this event, please visit http://www.msdnevents.com/unleashed.

Location/Registration

Date

Time

Waukesha, WI

4/28/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Austin, TX

4/28/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Bloomington, MN

4/30/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Cleveland, OH

4/30/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Indianapolis, IN

5/4/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Chicago, IL

5/5/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Columbus, OH

5/12/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Houston, TX

5/12/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Mason, OH

5/14/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Overland Park, KS

5/14/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Dallas, TX

5/19/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Southfield, MI

5/20/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Downers Grove, IL

5/20/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

St. Louis, MO

5/21/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Nashville, TN

6/11/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

Knoxville, TN

6/12/2009

1:00pm – 2:50pm

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