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.