I\u2019m in Anaheim, California on the eve of Microsoft\u2019s BUILD conference. I have heard the phrase \u201cwait until BUILD\u201d so many times from Microsoft over the last few months that it has given this conference a special flavour. After Wednesday, the company will have to think of another way to avoid awkward questions like what is happening to Silverlight.<\/p>\n
This is the latest chapter in the progression of Windows, server client and mobile. In particular, I will be trying to understand Microsoft\u2019s software development platform. Whatever it looks like, it will be diverse, and include native code, HTML and JavaScript, .NET code including Silverlight, and perhaps some new hybrid. What will be the pros and cons of each approach, how do developers create apps that span desktop, tablet and mobile, and how will the delivery model change in the app store era?<\/p>\n
Interesting questions; but the other theme is about how effectively Microsoft will compete versus its competition as the importance of desktop Windows shrinks. Cloud, mobile and tablet are the themes here, and after many mis-steps time is running out. <\/p>\n
Not much to add except \u201cwatch this space\u201d over the next few days; though I would be interested in any specific comments or questions on Microsoft\u2019s strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I\u2019m in Anaheim, California on the eve of Microsoft\u2019s BUILD conference. I have heard the phrase \u201cwait until BUILD\u201d so many times from Microsoft over the last few months that it has given this conference a special flavour. After Wednesday, the company will have to think of another way to avoid awkward questions like what … Continue reading Building Windows – when Microsoft shows its hand<\/span>