Join us at Largest Developer Event: Silicon Valley Code Camp on Oct 5-6
The largest developer community event Silicon Valley Code Camp is taking place in less than 3 weeks now. Almost 3,000 developers have registered for the event and 233 sessions will be presented in the code camp. SVCC is a community event (totally free) where developers learn from fellow developers. Sessions will range from informal chalk talks to presentations. There will be a mix of presenters – some experienced folks and some that may be speaking in public for the first time. As usually, Microsoft is a PLATINUM sponsor for the code camp.
With over 200 session to pick from, you probably want to know which sessions to attend. We have organized following tracks for you to attend sessions with your interest:
We are also giving away a Nokia Lumia 1020 phone or Surface Tablet if you attend any session(s) delivered by Microsoft speakers (including me 
).
I will be presenting two sessions as outlined below.
What Web Developers Need to Know to Develop Native HTML5/JS Apps
You already have a Web app on the Internet and want to reach customers with a new, targeted experience on Windows 8. Come get practical guidance and best practices on how to reuse your Web assets. Come dive into the specifics of this exciting platform and see how you can use your Web skills to build deeply-integrated Windows apps. This session will start with the introduction on new HTML5 and CSS3 features introduced in Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is the browser for rendering modern (HTML5/CSS3) standards-compliant websites. It is also one of the foundations for Windows 8 app development. • You’ll discover how this mirrors or differs from traditional Web programming and how to harness the rich capabilities of Windows 8 through JavaScript and the Windows Runtime. • You'll learn techniques for turning your HTML5, CSS and JavaScript into a great Windows app including touch-enablement, adopting the Windows look and feel, and system integration. This session will jump start you with everything you need to know to start building Windows 8 apps with the skills you already have. Attend this talk for a chance to win a Nokia Lumia 1020 phone or Surface Tablet.
Develop High Performance Sites and Modern Apps with JavaScript and HTML5
Creating high performance sites and apps is crucial for every developer. In this session, we will explore the best practices and performance tricks, including startup time, UI responsiveness, and Memory efficiency to make your apps running faster and fluid. Come learn the tips, tricks, and tools for maximizing the performance of your sites and apps with JavaScript and HTML5. Attend this talk for a chance to win a Nokia Lumia 1020 phone or Surface Tablet.
Hope to see you all there!