Microsoft Reactor

Live from Cloud City Seattle, this Just IN. This series is for what’s of the moment in tech for developers, entrepreneurs and our Microsoft Reactor community. With special guests and a bit of fun, we’ll share what’s new and noteworthy in the tech industry – all with a focus on practical know-how and skills building as you navigate your own career in tech.

this Just IN: It’s never been a better time to write software for Windows. From the newest Windows App SDK to WinUI 3 to Fluent Design System to .NET MAUI and React Native for Windows, there are a lot of great choices. Improvements to the Web Platform as well as Windows Subsystem for Linux and Windows Subsystem for Android make writing software on a Windows device more flexible too.

Whether you’re a developer looking for a great Windows dev set-up or to build new apps with Windows, come join Microsoft’s Principal Cloud Advocate, Justin Garrett and an upcoming guest speaker as we share what we’ve learned, what’s new in the Windows 11 toolkit and invite you into a conversation about how to get started!

Who is it aimed at?

• Developers of all stripes
• Students or learning professionals interested in learning more about Windows 11 and Windows App development

Why should I attend?

• Learn about the latest tech and dev tools in Windows 11
• Get a pulse at where Windows 11 is headed in the next years for a developers perspective
• Share your thoughts on the opportunities and challenges for Windows developers
• Network with other professionals interested in Windows App development

Speaker:
Justin Garrett is host of this Just IN and a Principal Cloud Advocate in Cloud + AI Engineering at Microsoft. Justin works closely with learner communities to help address the skills gap in cloud development and manages a team of Cloud Advocates from around the world that do likewise. You’ll find him leading workshops at Microsoft Reactors, mentoring Student Ambassadors, and helping engineers improve Azure, GitHub and Visual Studio. Justin’s career at Microsoft also spans 16 years across Analytics, Windows, Bing search, Edge browser, Web Platform and Cloud Computing. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening and is an avid Pacific Northwest mountaineer. Follow him on www.linkedin.com/in/justgar and https://twitter.com/justgar