Universal Apps

November 12, 2014February 17, 2015 tewari

The story of Windows Universal Apps is the result of advancements in three areas: The platform convergence between Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 The (ongoing) unification of Windows and Windows Phone stores. Shared Projects and other enhancements in Visual Studio 2013 Update 2 to support cross-platform development. I have written about my experience in converting an existing Windows 8 app, CensusMapper, to a Universal App on the AIS Blog. Read the article here. I have also created another Universal App, LRMS, using Windows App Studio. This app is available in both Windows and Windows Phone Stores. I gave a presentation at the Raleigh Code Camp this past weekend : Creating Universal Apps for Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 8.1. Thanks […]

Do not learn another programming language

May 31, 2014February 15, 2015 tewari

As software developers, many of us agonize over which programming language we should learn next. I have a suggestion – don’t learn another programming language. Learn a creative design skill – graphics design, 3-D modelling or Game Development. Learn basic photo editing skills instead of F#. I know Jamie and Chip will agree with me ;). I have a bit of a designer inside me. Not a lot. Just a bit. I was probably 15 when I learned how to do architectural perspective drawings. I created a few of the house renovation my dad was doing at the time. One of my dad’s friend asked me to create a drawing for the addition he was doing to his house. More recently, […]

Windigo 1.1 Released

December 5, 2011November 24, 2017 tewari

Windigo is a windows phone app to access your diigo account on windows phone 7. Create, edit and search diigo bookmarks. Slick, to-the-point interface. Browse and search public bookmarks of other diigo users. Tap on the bookmark for details, including tags. Tap on any tag to narrow your search. Trial version is available. Windigo 1.1 is out on the windows phone marketplace now. Highlights of this update : – Last SearchScope used is now persistent – Fixed search when a search term is picked from suggested words – Problem report now includes system info – Handle crash on navigating from main page – Fixed feature tracking for analytics Last SearchScope used is now persistent Fixed search when a search term […]

Call For Windigo Beta Testers

October 8, 2011December 5, 2011 tewari

Windigo is a windows phone app. It lets you access your Diigo bookmarks on the go from your windows phone. You can browse, edit and create new bookmarks. Search your and other’s (public) bookmarks. Drill-down using tags. Share your bookmarks with your friends. I have completed developing this app and I would like to get it in the hands of a few more people to get some additional feedback before I submit it in windows phone marketplace. If you have a windows phone and a windows live id, you can help with this. Your phone does not need to be a developer (unlocked) phone. If you are interested, contact me. Here is what I will do for you : I […]

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