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Find all of the resources you might need to try out code presented in the Student Zone at Build 2020 for yourself!

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Welcome to the Student Zone at Microsoft 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 Microsoft Build?

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 Microsoft 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!

Where can I find the Student Zone Sessions?

First please register for the Microsoft Build conference. Next, head over to the Community Connections and find the Student tab. Make sure to add all of the sessions to your schedule builder!

How can I find the resources mentioned in the Student Zone sessions?

Here are some examples of the content and star speakers we have this year:

Session Code Topic Speaker Resources Slides Video on Demand (Coming Soon)
COM203 Introduction to GitHub for Student Developers Stanley Goldman GitHub Learning Lab, GitHub Education, GitHub Desktop, Download VS Code, VS Code Markdown visualization, GitHub Markdown Guide, The Github Flow
COM204 Learn to code with Visual Studio Code Sana Ajani Download VS Code, Subscribe to VS Code on YouTube
COM205 Let's Create a Microsoft Build Social Shareboard Instafluff Get started with the Social Shareboard, Adding a theme to GitHub Pages, Instafluff on YouTube, Instafluff's WebWebWeb
COM206 Taking your first steps with C# Kendra Havens and Scott Hanselman Take your first steps with C# Learn Module
COM207 Recognizing speech with a few lines of Python Jim Bennett SpeechToText Sample Code
COM208 “Hello, World!” in 3 Languages Shana Matthews Rosetta Code, Take your first steps with Python Learning Path, Take your first steps with C# Learning Path
COM209 Intro to Rust Meaghan Lewis Rust By Example, Rust Playground, Rust Book
COM220 Be a part of Microsoft Build 2020 Digital history! Instafluff Get started with the Social Shareboard
INT157A/B/C Inspired by the Next Generation of Coders Louanne Murphy and Scott Hanselman Check out MakeCode today
INT156A/B/C Anyone Can AI! A No-Code Bot That Understands You Instafluff Get started with the Social Shareboard
COM201A/B Microsoft MakeCode with Minecraft Blocks Salman Chishti VIDEO TUTORIALS: Chicken rain in Minecraft, Flower Trails and (soon) more!, Minecraft: Education Edition, MakeCode Online Learning, Minecraft: Education Edition Hour of Code
COM202A/B Microsoft MakeCode with Minecraft Python Ankita Sharma Try MakeCode for Minecraft Today, Minecraft: Education Edition, MakeCode Online Learning, Minecraft: Education Edition Hour of Code
COM223 An Introduction to Chatbots Jasmine Greenaway Chatbots Starter Code
COM224 First steps with Razor pages Cecil Phillip Razor Pages in ASP.NET Core Docs
COM225 Introduction to Web Programming with JavaScript Jen Looper Build a simple website Learn Module
COM226A/B Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Blocks MakeCode Try MakeCode Arcade Today
COM227A/B Microsoft MakeCode Arcade JavaScript MakeCode Try MakeCode Arcade Today
COM228 Studying images of Earth like a NASA astronaut Sarah Guthals Additional NASA Hands On Projects, Try out the ISS Image ML Project
COM212 DIY Tech for BFFs April Speight and Chloe Condon Speech Service Docs, Misty Robotics, Twilio
COM215 Intro genomics data analysis on the Azure cloud Robert Lleras Bioinformatics algorithms, Cromwell on Azure,Microsoft Genomics
COM214 The Cloud is More than Just that Thing in the Sky Heather Brevard and Michael Aldridge Check out Azure Fundamentals
COM216 Azure Machine Learning in Action! Francesca Lazzeri and Sarah Guthals AutoML Docs, AutoML Classification Tutorial
COM218 Can Polar Bears help predict climate change? Find out with Computer Vision! Justin Garrett Polar Bear Tracker Learn Module
COM210 VSCode as an interactive learning environment Lee Stott GistPad VSCode Extension, CodeTour VSCode Extension
COM229 Introduction to Digital Identity, the foundation of digital trust Krsitina Yasuda Azure Active Directory Docs, Identity and Access Learn Module
COM230 Open the Learning Door to Computer Science with Minecraft Masami Ishiyama Download Minecraft: Education Edition
COM231 Cognitive Services for Photo Exploration and Science Art Dmitry Soshnikov Explore Photos of Your Friends, Create Your Own Cognitive Portrait, Test the People Blender Bot
COM232 Build a Virtual Reality Game with JavaScript! Cassie Breviu VR with JavaScript Sample Code

Try out Minecraft: Education Edition with MakeCode

You can try out the Minecraft: Education Edition with these usernames:
mee01@minecrafteducationedition.com
mee02@minecrafteducationedition.com
mee03@minecrafteducationedition.com
...
mee99@minecrafteducationedition.com
Pick one, doesn't matter Password for all: Build2020
NOTE: THESE MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE PAST BUILD

If these are no longer available, we recommend you check out the Minecraft: Education Edition Hour of Code, which is free and doesn't require a login!
Try out the Minecraft: Education Edition Hour of Code today!

What other resources does Microsoft have for students?

Microsoft Student Learn Ambassadors

Microsoft Student Learn Ambassadors are a global group of on-campus ambassadors who are eager to help fellow students, lead in their local tech community, and develop technical and career skills for the future. You might find yourself organizing a hackathon to solve the world’s toughest problems, mentoring fellow students, or unlocking the next great idea with your team — it’s all up to you. Learn how to become a Microsoft Student Learn Ambassador.

Imagine Cup

For nearly two decades, students from around the world have participated in Microsoft’s global technology competition, the Imagine Cup, to bring their unique tech solutions to life. But the Imagine Cup is more than just a competition — you can work with friends (and make new ones!), network with professionals, gain new skills, make a difference in the world around you, and get the chance to win cash and cloud credits. Join the over 2 million students who have participated in the Imagine Cup!

Imagine Cup Jr

Imagine Cup Junior 2020 is an opportunity for students aged 13 – 18 to learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and create an AI for Good concept that they think could make a positive impact on the world around them. The top 3 teams (1 - 6 students per team) from each region will receive a Windows 10 device each, an Imagine Cup Junior trophy and a group mentoring session with a Microsoft Vice President.

Students can learn more about AI and build their projects live via our Imagine Cup Junior Teams events:
Americas - May 26, 2020 9.30am – 12.30pm PDT

EMEA - May 27, 2020 - 9.30am – 12.30pm BST

Asia - May 29, 2020 - 12.00 – 15.00 SGT

Educators can register through June 12, 2020.

Microsoft Learn for Students

Master new concepts at your speed and on your schedule. Start here to develop practical skills through fun, interactive modules and paths. Plus, educators can get access to Microsoft classroom materials and curriculum. Check out all of the Microsoft Learn paths and resources.

Azure For Students

By simply verifying your student status through your school email address, and you're ready to go on Azure with $100 in credit. Build your skills in trending tech including data science, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other areas with access to professional developer tools. You can even access free learning paths and labs to take your skills to the next level. Learn more about Azure for Students.