Jerry Nixon

Speaking Sessions

• Secret XAML Techniques for an Awesome UX

  1:15 PM Sunday   Room: 3106

  Windows 8 and Windows Phone enable rich user experiences through standard, declarative XAML composition. A simple interface is easy. But, most developers don’t realize that a sophisticated interface is easy, too. These techniques aren’t really secrets, just surprises. Come experience some rare XAML gems that you can use immediately to transform your UI. Attend this talk for a chance to win a Nokia Lumia 1020 phone or Surface Tablet.

• A Beginner's Guide to Animations in XAML

  3:30 PM Saturday   Room: 4202

  Windows 8 and Windows Phone allow developers to create transformative and animated user experiences that are smooth, consistent, and leverage device hardware. The principles of animation are easy. So, why are so many developers doing it wrong? Let’s step back and look at Windows animations from first principles and see how they are meant to be done. Attend this talk for a chance to win a Nokia Lumia 1020 phone or Surface Tablet.