14 DAY TRIAL // The MIX10 session in mid-March is the place where Microsoft is expected to provide all the necessary info needed for developing applications for the newly introduced Windows Phone 7 OS, and now the company has published some more details on the MIX10 sessions dedicated to the mobile platform. The fresh OS requires for developers to use new APIs and development platforms when compared to those needed for apps built for Windows Mobile, and this is the main focus at the conference, it seems.
Among the sessions Microsoft has put in place for the event, we can count those dedicated to building Windows Phone applications using Silverlight, a “Windows Phone Application Platform Architecture” session, one focused on Windows Phone UI and design language, as well as a series of sessions dedicated to building compelling games for the new Windows Phone 7 Series platform. Other sessions are also planned for the MIX10 conference, and one can view the entire list here.
As reported a few days ago, Microsoft officially confirmed the fact that Windows Mobile applications wouldn't be supported by the Windows Phone 7 OS. The platform has been rebuilt from scratch, and is based on a series of Microsoft technologies like Silverlight and .NET, meaning that developers will need to approach the building of apps for it in a new manner. Those already familiar with Microsoft's solutions will have a great advantage here, but those new to the technologies will have to learn a few tricks.
Here's how the “Windows Phone Application Platform Architecture” session is described: “Windows Phone 7 Series represents a significant change from the past. The entire stack, starting with the operating system, user experience, and the application platform have been engineered to build a new class of phone that users will just love. This session will go under the covers and describe how to think about applications and games from the perspective of user experience, security, packaging, cloud services and performance. Details on the new application model, device capabilities, location, sensors, and other platform capabilities will be covered.”
The guys over at WMPoweruser have discovered a series of sessions aimed at detailing the development of applications for Windows Phone 7, all of which were already listed on the website dedicated to the MIX10 conference, but it seems that there are also some aimed at the application distribution. Developers will learn there how they can distribute the software solutions they build for the mobile platform, as well as what advantages the Windows Phone Marketplace will offer to them, and more.