| | Dream it. Build it. Live it. | | December 2014 | | | | Discover Microsoft Imagine
We're so excited to announce the launch of Microsoft Imagine, a new program that gives student developers of all ages and skill levels the tools, resources, and online learning needed to build your skills and produce great projects. Whether it's building a game, designing an app, or launching a project, Microsoft Imagine is here to help you develop your idea and boldly bring it to life. | | |  | | | Our new look
You may have noticed we've made some changes to our newsletter. We're now combining all the information from the Imagine Cup and Student Developer mails into one place to make it easier for you to receive the latest developer news. Each month, you'll get a dose of inspiration from us, including cutting-edge projects, student success stories and cool how-to videos. These are all created for you, to spark ideas and guide you on your path from coding to creating to careers. If your friends want to hear more about Microsoft Imagine, they can subscribe today. | | | | Come code with us
We're celebrating Computer Science Education Week, December 8 – 14, by sharing our coding expertise with you. Join us for an Hour of Code™ live stream tutorial on Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. PST or watch it later on-demand on Microsoft's Channel 9. | | |  | | | Free Visual Studio Community 2013 Now Available
You can download Visual Studio Community 2013, a free new edition of Microsoft's top coding tool that now supports app development across Windows, iOS, and Android. Available now on Visualstudio.com, one click will get you all the tools you need to create apps, incorporate new features, and more! | | | | Take a Quick Start Challenge from MVA!
Want to learn how to do something cool with your app – in an hour or less? Quick Start Challenges from Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) can help! These short courses cover a single task – from creating a Universal App, to adding Ads to an existing app, plus much more. Find out more and challenge yourself! | | |  | | | Enter Imagine Cup's User Experience Challenge
Sign up for Imagine Cup's User Experience Challenge, the last of our software development lifecycle challenges. User Experience can make or break an app – learn how to build the perfect experience with user flow diagrams, architecture diagrams and wireframes. The challenge will help your team better plan your project and ensure you are not overlooking important features. The deadline is Jan. 7 and the winning team in each category will receive $3,000! Sign up now. | | | | Looking for a way to get started on an Imagine Cup project?
Check out Technology Launchpad, a new Imagine Cup feature that will help jump-start your creative process, and get your ideas flowing. From professional game development tools to cutting-edge motion capture, you can find the help you need here. | | | | Code your way to cash in contests designed by the pros!
Sharpen your skills and win cash prizes in Code Hunt Challenge, a monthly coding competition created by Microsoft Research. Play in Java or C#, or both. It's fast, fun and really cool. The student who scores the highest each month receives a $1,000 prize and every student who competes earns a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize sweepstakes at the end of the season. Enter now! | | | | Earn a Microsoft Certification with this special offer
With 2014 rapidly coming to a close, now's the perfect time to finish the year with a new Microsoft Certification. To help you reach your goals, we're offering 15% off Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exams. Passing just one Microsoft Certification exam makes you a member of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) community! Redeem your discount now! | | | | | | | | Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement.
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