ICYMI – Animations, C++/WinRT, Surface Dial and Symlinks

ICYMI – Animations, C++/WinRT, Surface Dial and Symlinks

Did you miss us over the long weekend? We missed you, too.

Here’s what you might’ve missed this past week!

Symlinks

Symlinks haven’t always been easy to access or create for Windows developers. Starting with Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14972, devs can create symlinks without needing to elevate the console as administrator. Essentially, this is just one of many steps towards making the Windows platform more efficient and easier for developers.

The next Insider Preview Build will allow devs to create symlinks without elevating the console to admin. https://t.co/uEER8hI82P

— Windows Developer (@windowsdev) December 2, 2016

C++/WinRT

C++/WinRT allows developers to both author and consume Windows Runtime APIs using any standards-compliant C++ compiler.  C++/WinRT is designed to provide C++ developers with first-class access to the modern Windows API. Check it out by clicking below!

Animations

This week we ran a series of GIFs showing the possibilities of the Windows.Composition.UI, which you can see below. Check out all of the code samples here on GitHub if you want to get started.

And, if you weren’t already convinced, one of our Twitter followers @JuniperPhoton did it: https://twitter.com/JuniperPhoton/status/798414583899844608

Getting Started with the Surface Dial

It’s a lot easier than you think. Check out how to get started by clicking the below post.

Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14977 for Mobile

And last but certainly not least, a new Windows Insider Preview BUILD! Check it out here.

Download Visual Studio to get started.

The Windows team would love to hear your feedback.  Please keep the feedback coming using our Windows Developer UserVoice site. If you have a direct bug, please use the Windows Feedback tool built directly into Windows 10.

Source: ICYMI – Animations, C++/WinRT, Surface Dial and Symlinks