From 748913b9a0155cac3b4dca9d8dc6b658e2c653f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah Guthals Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 22:53:18 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Create index.md --- index.md | 53 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 53 insertions(+) create mode 100644 index.md diff --git a/index.md b/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..bfb2c90c --- /dev/null +++ b/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +# Welcome to the Student Zone at Build 2020! + +We are so excited to provide support for you to not only learn by listening and watching, but by doing! +Explore this repository to find starter code for some of the projects and demos from the Student Zone! + +## What is Build? +Build is Microsoft's professional developer conference where, you guessed it, professional developers come +to confer!...By that we mean where developers come to learn about how Microsoft can better support their +unique developer journey. There are technical sessions, opportunities to meet and talk with experts, and +the chance to discover and grow a technical community. + +## What is the Student Zone? +Each year at Build we create a session track specifically aimed at student developers. The target age +for our student developers is 14-21 years old, though that is really just there to guide us in scoping +the content we create for you! So if you're a bit outside of these exact ages, you still might find this content +useful for your coding journey too! + +## Where can I find the Student Zone Sessions? +Make sure you register for the Build conference! You can find the [Build 2020 Registration here](https://register.build.microsoft.com/). +Next, head over to the Community Connections and find the Student tab. Add all of the sessions to your schedule builder! + +## How can I follow along? +Here are some examples of the content and star speakers we have this year! +| Topic | Speaker | Resources | +|-------|---------|-----------| +| Introduction to GitHub for Student Developers | Stanley Goldman | | +| Learn to code with Visual Studio Code | Sana Ajani | [Install VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com) | +| Let's Create an MS Build Social Shareboard | Instafluff | TBD | +| Taking your first steps with C# | Kendra Havens and Scott Hanselman | [Take your first steps with C# Learn Module](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/csharp-first-steps/) | +| Recognizing speech with a few lines of Python | Jim Bennett | [SpeechToText Sample Code](http://aka.ms/speechtotext) | +| “Hello, World!” in 3 Languages | Shana Matthews | [Rosetta Code](http://rosettacode.org), [Repl.it](https://repl.it/) | +| Intro to Rust | Meaghan Lewis | [Getting Started with Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/) | +| Be a part of MS Build 2020 Digital history! | Instafluff | TBD | +| Inspired by the Next Generation of Coders | Louanne Murphy and Scott Hanselman | TBD | +| Anyone Can AI! A No-Code Bot That Understands You | Instafluff | TBD | +| Microsoft MakeCode with Minecraft Blocks | MakeCode | [Creating a Flower Trail in Minecraft](https://github.com/salmanmkc/MakeCodeDemos/blob/master/Minecraft/Flower%20Trail/Readme.md) | +| Microsoft MakeCode with Minecraft Python | MakeCode | [Try MakeCode for Minecraft Today](https://minecraft.makecode.com/) | +| An Introduction to Chatbots | Jasmine Greenaway | [Chatbots Starter Code](aka.ms/build2020-chatbotsintro) | +| First steps with Razor pages | Cecil Phillip | [Razor Pages in ASP.NET Core Docs](https://www.theurlist.com/razorpages-students) | +| Introduction to Web Programming with JavaScript | Jen Looper | [Build a simple website Learn Module](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/build-simple-website/) | +| Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Blocks | MakeCode | [Try MakeCode Arcade Today](https://arcade.makecode.com/) | +| Microsoft MakeCode Arcade JavaScript | MakeCode | [Try MakeCode Arcade Today](https://arcade.makecode.com/) | +| Studying images of Earth like a NASA astronaut | Matthew Wallace | TBD | +| DIY Tech for BFFs | April Speight and Chloe Condon | [Speech Service Docs](aka.ms/speechservice), [Misty Robotics](https://www.mistyrobotics.com), [Twilio](https://twilio.com/sms) | +| Intro genomics data analysis on the Azure cloud |Robert Lleras | [Bioinformatics algorithms](bioinformaticsalgorithms.com), [Cromwell on Azure](https://github.com/microsoft/CromwellOnAzure),[Microsoft Genomics](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/genomics) | +| The Cloud is More than Just that Thing in the Sky | Heather Brevard and Michael Aldridge | TBD | +| Azure Machine Learning in Action! | Francesca Lazzeri and Sarah Guthals | [AutoML Docs](www.aka.ms/AutoMLConfig-Class) | +| Can Polar Bears help predict climate change? Find out with Computer Vision! | Justin Garrett | [Polar Bear Tracker Learn Module](http://aka.ms/PolarBearModel) | +| VSCode as an interactive learning environment | Lee Stott | [GistPad VSCode Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=vsls-contrib.gistfs), [CodeTour VSCode Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=vsls-contrib.codetour) | +| Introduction to Digital Identity, the foundation of digital trust | Krsitina Yasuda | [Azure Active Directory Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/), [Identity and Access Learn Module](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/manage-identity-and-access/) | +| Open the Learning Door to Computer Science with Minecraft | Masami Ishiyama | [Download Minecraft: Education Edition](https://education.minecraft.net/) | +| Cognitive Services for Photo Exploration and Science Art | Dmitry Soshnikov | [Test the People Blender Bot](https://soshnikov.com/museum/peopleblenderbot/) | +| Build a Virtual Reality Game with JavaScript! | Cassie Breviu | [VR with JavaScript Sample Code](https://aka.ms/WebVrBuild2020) |