Microsoft's Build 2020 conference goes live today for two days of coding sessions for developers. This year, the event is completely virtual and you can tune in for the keynote and every session as it happens. Here's how.
Over 600 sessions will occur during Build 2020. You can take a look through the catalog now to look through all the topics that Microsoft will cover.
Microsoft will open registrations for its virtual Build 2020 conference today. The company is also planning for the event to be smaller in scope, with more of a focus on developers and fewer sessions focused on Windows 10 and Office users.
Visual Studio Online is being rebranded to reflect that it's more than "just an editor in the browser." It's now known as Visual Studio Codespaces.
Microsoft is moving to make its internal and external events digital-only through its 2021 fiscal year. That would include events like Ignite 2020 and Build 2021.
The Governor of Washington is expected to announce restrictions on gatherings of more than 250 people later today. These restrictions could affect sporting events, concerts, and Microsoft's upcoming Build conference.
Microsoft placed a statement on several event websites regarding the coronavirus. Microsoft states that it is "monitoring public health guidance." The company adds that "the health and well-being of our employees, partners, customers and other guests remain our ultimate priority."
Microsoft Build is one of the biggest developer conferences of the year. You can register for the conference now, which focuses on helping developers, learn, code, and connect.
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