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Windows Application Driver is no longer in Beta!

2017-10-26 KENNETH 0

Windows Application Driver is no longer in Beta! We’re excited to announce the release of Windows Application Driver (WinAppDriver) version 1.0. This 1.0 release is the first WinAppDriver release without the Beta label. This release is a big milestone for the project which was first introduced during Build 2016 and has been growing in adoption. What is WinAppDriver Today, it’s easier than ever to build software for multiple platforms and devices. Microsoft supports any developer working on any platform to build software for any device. We’re showing this support in many tooling investments including .Net, UWP with .Net Standard, Rome, VS Code, Xamarin and WSL. In alignment with this vision we need a test tooling strategy that is equally cross platform and cross device, and that is where WinAppDriver fits in. WinAppDriver is an open standards based tool for UI Test [ more… ]

sonar: Linting the web forward

2017-10-26 KENNETH 0

sonar: Linting the web forward In addition to building a great browser and dependable web platform for Windows, we’re passionate about empowering developers to build great websites. With that goal in mind, we launched modern.IE in 2013 featuring a static scan tool to detect optimizations for old versions of IE, outdated libraries, missing prefixes, and more. The web has moved on since then, and it’s time to update our tools accordingly! Introducing sonar Today, we are excited to announce the next evolution of the static scan tool: sonar, a new linting tool and site scanner for the modern web. sonar brings many improvements compared to previous scanners: execution of website code instead of static analysis, a more flexible and modernized set of rules, parallel test execution, integration with other services, a completely open source code base from day one, and [ more… ]

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Mixed Reality Capture Studios now open

2017-10-25 KENNETH 0

Mixed Reality Capture Studios now open Earlier this month we talked about Microsoft’s vision for mixed reality and demonstrated Windows Mixed Reality experiences available this holiday. Our backdrop that day was the Microsoft Reactor in San Francisco, a community hub for creators and developers to come together, learn, collaborate, and help fuel the era of mixed reality. I am excited to announce the official launch of the Microsoft Reactor in San Francisco and the opening of Mixed Reality Capture Studios and the San Francisco Mixed Reality Academy. Create pioneering mixed reality experiences We are at the threshold of the next revolution in computing. Microsoft is passionately committed to mixed reality. The possibilities are limitless, and the future will unfold with the energy, ingenuity, and passion of the community. Together, we are on a once in a lifetime journey. To help [ more… ]

Analytic reports improvements within Dev Center

2017-10-25 KENNETH 0

Analytic reports improvements within Dev Center As part of our continuous effort to deliver insights to you that help make key business decisions about your apps easier, the Dev Center team is excited to announce a few updates to analytic reports. Review insight categories On your Reviews report, the new Review insights feature uses machine learning to classify new app reviews, including non-English reviews, into one of 12 pre-defined categories. Now you can quickly identify themes and understand customer sentiment by filtering your app’s reviews by category. You can also apply additional filters, such as OS version or rating, that allows you to further isolate issues and find actionable feedback. Near real time health data Understanding your app or game’s stability as quickly as possible after launching helps you make key decisions in that critical launch window. That’s why we’ve worked hard to bring near real time health reporting to Dev Center. We’re happy to announce we are flighting this capability within our Dev Center Insider Program. If you’ve joined the Dev Center Insider Program, the Health report’s 72H view in Dev Center now shows data for crashes, hangs, [ more… ]

Shocktober is back! Snag deals on frighteningly great games, terrifying movies and more

2017-10-25 KENNETH 0

Shocktober is back! Snag deals on frighteningly great games, terrifying movies and more Here’s a look at some of our Shocktober favorites for Windows: RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard Deluxe Edition – 50% Off   The goings-on at this abandoned Southern farmhouse are horrifying, but now they’re on sale at 50% off ($44.99, regularly $89.99). There are serious chills and unsettling twists-of-fate around every corner in RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard Deluxe Edition. Dead Rising 4 Deluxe Edition – 15% Off   What’s Halloween without zombies? In the horrifying Dead Rising 4 Deluxe Edition, 15% off during Shocktober, a mysterious outbreak has left the local mall and surrounding town overrun with deadly, undead predators. As Frank West, you explore this world of dangerous new zombies and discover all the creative ways you can kill them. TellTale Games – Up to 60% Off [ more… ]