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Visual Studio Live! Redmond 2016: Using Universal Windows Platform and Azure to Build Connected Solutions

Microsoft Visual Studio Program Manager Daniel Jacobson demonstrates a unique way to take advantage of the Universal Windows Platform to build a product that spans multiple device families including IoT, Mobile, and Desktop. He also dives into utilizing Azure services with UWP to build a cloud-connected solution.

Posted on 07/21/2016

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