Free ebook: Programming Windows Store Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Second Edition (second preview)

Microsoft Press is pleased to offer the second preview of Kraig Brockschmidt’s in-depth ebook on writing Windows Store apps using HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript within the Windows 8.1 platform. Here are the download links:

• Programming Windows Store Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Second Edition (second preview) [16.4 MB PDF; 12 chapters & 3 appendices; 750 pages]
• Companion content for the Second Edition (second edition) [132 MB ZIP; code samples, plus 20 videos]

Free ebook: Programming Windows Store Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Second Edition (second preview)

Source: Microsoft Press Blog

Python Tools for Visual Studio v2.0

Python Tools for Visual Studio (currently version 2.0) is a free, open source plugin that turns Visual Studio into a Python IDE.

PTVS supports CPython, IronPython, editing, browsing, Intellisense, mixed Python/C++ debugging, remote linux/MacOS debugging, profiling, IPython, Django, and cloud computing with client libraries for Windows, Linux and MacOS.

Designed, developed, and supported by Microsoft and the community.

web site: https://pytools.codeplex.com/


PTVS 2.0: A quick overview
This video does a quick walk through of PTVS 2.0 including:
- Installation
- Intellisense
- REPL + IPython
- Reformat
- Django & Django debugging
- Debugging: local, remote, linux, mixed Python/C++
- Profiling

Visual Studio will be launced at Nov 13

Microsoft Visual will be launched at Nov 13, 2013.

http://events.visualstudio.com

You can download and try today at
http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/eng/downloads

Screencast-O-Matic, screen capture recording tool

Screencast-O-Matic is screen capture recording tool for Windows or Mac computers with no install from http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/, or you can download and install the application to your computer and run at locally.

This video show how to run without installation, by visiting http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/.

and, the video captured:

Capture screen of Windows 8.1 with Snipping Tool

To capture your Windows 8.1 screen, add notes, save the snip, or email, you can use Windows 8.1's Snipping Tool.

Enter Snipping Tool in the search box, and then tapping or clicking Snipping Tool.

Official Windwos Help: Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots

Exam Ref 70-482: Advanced Windows Store App Development using HTML5 and JavaScript

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-482—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of building Windows Store apps with HTML5 and JavaScript. Designed for experienced developers ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSD level.

Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:

• Develop Windows Store apps
• Discover and interact with devices
• Program user interaction
• Enhance the user interface
• Manage data and security
• Prepare for a solution deployment

This Microsoft Exam Ref:

• Organizes its coverage by exam objectives.
• Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you.
• Includes a 15% exam discount from Microsoft. (Limited time offer)

Exam Ref 70-485: Advanced Windows Store App Development Using C#

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-485—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of building Windows Store apps with C#. Designed for experienced developers ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSD level.

Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:

• Develop Windows Store apps
• Discover and interact with devices
• Program user interaction
• Enhance the user interface
• Manage data and security
• Prepare for a solution deployment

This Microsoft Exam Ref:

• Organizes its coverage by exam objectives.
• Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you.
• Includes a 15% exam discount from Microsoft. (Limited time offer)