Windows 7 Resources for Developers

Windows API Code Pack for Microsoft .NET Framework

Prepare to transform your applications by downloading the Windows API Code Pack for Microsoft .NET Framework, which provides a source code library that can be used to access some features of Windows 7 and Windows Vista from managed code. These Windows features are not available to developers today in the .NET Framework.

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7 Steps to Windows 7

Windows 7 contains many powerful new features that are designed to light up your applications. Using our simple guide, 7 Steps to Windows 7 you will quickly understand the key features of Windows 7 and learn how they can be applied to new applications.

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Windows 7 Deep Dive

Click here to dive deeper into key topics like Kernel and Internals, Taskbar, Graphics, Multi-Touch, Sensor and Location, Ribbon, Windows Animation Manager, Libraries and Federated Search, and PowerShell.

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DevWeek Wednesday: Christian Weyer on WCF Web API: backbone services for desktop, mobile & Metro apps

DevWeek Wednesday: Hadi Hariri on ASP.NET MVC deep dive

DevWeek Tuesday: Robert Boedigheimer on ASP.NET and Visual Studio 11

DevWeek Wednesday: Kevlin Henney on Cognitive biases and effects you should know about

DevWeek Wednesday: Jeff Prosise on Porting Silverlight applications to Windows 8 Metro

DevWeek Tuesday: Dejan Sarka on Data quality in SQL Server 2012

DevWeek Wednesday: Shay Friedman on ASP.NET MVC hidden gems, tips & tricks

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