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5 coolest booths on the PAX West 2018 show floor

PAX West 2018's show floor was packed with excellent booths for gaming and for merchandise. However, some of them rose above the rest and truly were worth marveling at. Here are the best 5 things that were at the show.

Windows Community Toolkit snags major update to version 4.0

Microsoft's open-source Windows Community Toolkit has picked up a major update to version 4.0, bringing a slew of big features for developers to check out.

10 questions for the creator of the Fallout: New California fan mod

For years, the team behind Fallout: New California, a massive mod for Fallout: New Vegas, has been slowly developing the experience. It's set to release in 2018, so we sat down with the project founder in order to get more information.

Microsoft's UWP Community Toolkit gets a new name

UWP Community Toolkit will soon be known under a new name: Windows Community Toolkit.

Voting now open for Windows Developer Awards 2018

Voting is now open for the 2018 Windows Developer Awards, which Microsoft will hand out at this year's Build conference.

Microsoft to launch Insider Dev Circles, names director of dev marketing

Microsoft says it is embarking on an ambitious mission to encourage everyone, everywhere, to learn how to code.

Nominations now open for second annual Windows Developer Awards

Microsoft has opened up nominations for the second annual Windows Developer Awards, set to take place at its Build 2018 conference.

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How Microsoft is helping blind children learn to code

With Projects Fizzyo and Torino Microsoft is helping children with Cystic Fibrosis engage in treatment and teaching blind children to code.

Microsoft already has the tools it needs to address the Windows 'app gap'

Microsoft's lack of developer support affects its entire ecosystem. The company may not be able to completely fix the app gap, but it has several tools it can use to address it.

Windows App Studio will shut down on December 1

Microsoft has announced that it is preparing to sunset Windows App Studio over the next several months, with the ultimate shut down due for December 1.

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 16225 SDK preview for developers

Microsoft has released a brand new build of the Windows 10 SDK for developers with new API changes and bug fixes.

See what’s next for Apple by following iMore's WWDC live blog

Windows Central's sister site iMore is on the scene in San Jose, Calif., this week for Apple’s 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).

Microsoft announces winners of its first Windows Developer Awards

Microsoft has revealed the results of its first Windows Developer Awards, which were given out as part of this year's Build developer conference.

Xamarin Live Player lets developers streamline iOS app development on PC

Developing iOS apps on a Windows PC just got a little bit simpler with the reveal of Xamarin Live Player.

These are the four nominees for Build 2017 App Creator of the Year

Build 2017 is right around the corner where creative minds will gather to discuss the latest in technology. Part of Build's focus is to recognize excellence in tech that is already in action. Enter the Windows Developer Awards.

Why 'Xamarin' is the future of mobile for Microsoft

What if Microsoft could convince developers that there is a single "mobile" platform to develop for, rather than three distinct platforms, iOS, Android and the oft-neglected Windows? That should be exactly what the 'Xamarin' tools do.

Developers, what will it take for Microsoft to win you to the UWP?

Windows phone developers have endured the same tumultuous journey fans have. Consequently, many have given up on Windows. What must Microsoft do to win them? For one, Microsoft can no longer ignore why some developers don't trust them anymore.

Composer Michael Levine reveals the secrets of Resident Evil 7's theme song

Resident Evil 7 is one of the scariest games around. The theme song 'Go Tell Aunt Rhody' plays a part in establishing that creepy mood. Find out how composer Michael A. Levine created Resident Evil 7's haunting theme song in this in-depth interview.