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We update this page as often as possible - so you have the information you need to make your Imagine Cup 2012 entry as amazing as possible. Check back often to gain access to the very latest learning tools for all Microsoft products and technology.
Connect to the Student Resources to find out how to get the Microsoft technologies that are required for Imagine Cup entries as well as developer tools and software development kits to ignite your imagination.
- Microsoft DreamSpark
Is simple. It's about giving you Microsoft professional tools and training at no charge. Additionally through Microsoft DreamSpark students can receive 90 days of free online training through our partners at Pluralsight. The revolutionary Pluralsight On-Demand! training library provides developers with instant access to a rich collection of online training courses delivered by industry authorities. Download your software and leverage this free training today!
- Development for Absolute Beginners
Microsoft has launched an all new series that teaches beginning developers with little programming experience how to develop applications for Windows Phone 7. You don't need to know C#, Silverlight, or mobile development to get started. Start training today!
- Coding 4 Fun
Ever want to shoot a t-shirt cannon that you built yourself? Wondering how to code a new application for your Windows Phone 7? We'll show you how! Coding4Fun projects are ready-to-run, consumer-ready applications designed for real-life use. In addition to being free, all applications also are also open-source and readily available for you to download and explore.
- Kinect for Windows SDK
Check out the Kinect Quick Starts and view the Kinect Project Gallery on Coding 4 Fun.
- Windows Phone
Building Windows Phone 7 Apps & Games for absolute beginners. Microsoft has launched an all new series that teaches beginning developers with little programming experience how to develop applications for Windows Phone 7. You don't need to know C#, Silverlight, or mobile development to get started. Start training today!
- Jump Start for Developing Windows Phone 7 Apps & Games
Free on demand video - 18 hours! Jump Start for Developing Windows Phone 7 Apps & Games.
- Getting Registered in the App Hub for Windows Phone 7
Review this brand new informative step-by-step guide on signing up to develop Windows Phone 7 applications via DreamSpark.
- Windows Azure
Learn more about it and how you can use it to solve real-world problems? Windows Azure is the Microsoft cloud computing platform and it fundamentally changes how teams can deliver Internet-scale applications in record time and at a low cost. In this talk Brian Lambert, one of the developers of docs.com, takes you on a complete tour of the Windows Azure platform as he builds, deploys, and scales-out a working application live on stage. From this talk you will gain a thorough understanding of the Windows Azure platform and learn how to design and build your own applications for it. Get started today!
- Silverlight Firestarter
Watch a recording of the Silverlight Firestarter event that took place on December 2, 2010. You will learn more about the future of Silverlight from Corporate Vice President, Scott Guthrie and other experts, direct from Microsoft's Headquarters. Hear about plans for the next version of Silverlight, the latest developments as well as in-depth sessions on building applications with Silverlight.
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At the 2011 Worldwide Finals in New York City, USA, Microsoft unveiled plans to launch a three-year, $3 million competitive grant program to help recipients realize their vision of solving the world’s toughest problems.
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