I love reading emails, especially when I keep getting amazing emails like these 😀
Universal Windows App Base Project
In an attempt to boost my productivity, I decided to write a base WinRT project with the essentials for all my projects. Here is what I consider essentials for all my projects:
- MVVM Light
- A Navigation Service
- A Message Service
- Global app service
These 3 items define a base universal Windows project for me, I will get into some detail on all of these in a bit. Other services like data or location services can be needed for an app but aren’t essential to all apps.
Solution hierarchy
Nothing fancy happening here. Remember to keep all files in a logical folder structure, folders work a lot better than an endless list of obtusely name files.
YouthSpark Challenge for Change
Microsoft is running this astoundingly simple to enter contest will amazing prizes.
All you have to do is share an idea you believe could spark change in your community and you could win big with the YouthSpark Challenge for Change contest!
It is simple, follow the link and submit your idea that could spark change.
Claim your free Windows/WP dev account using DreamSpark
You’ve built your app and now you need to share it with the world.
Being a student is tough so Microsoft is kind enough to waver the one time registration fee (R193 at time of publication). I explain the simple steps needed to claim this cool benefit.
Step 1
Head on over to www.dreamspark.com/Student/Windows-Store-Access and login with you DreamSpark account.
Don’t have a DreamSpark account? Check out this post (errornaik.com/dreamspark-registration-updated) for details on getting one
Click “Get code Now”, don’t close this tab yet; you will need this code in a bit.
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DreamSpark Registration (Updated)
So you’re a student and want to develop for Microsoft technologies? Luckily our friends at Microsoft really see the potential in students and have invested heavily in providing premium tools at no cost.
Step 1 – The key
There are 2 ways to get one of these:
Email me and I’ll email you a card like below.I no longer give these out as it is now very easy to verify your student status using your school/university email address.
