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 too!

Where can I find the Student Zone Sessions?

Make sure you 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:

Topic	Speaker	Resources	Slides
Introduction to GitHub for Student Developers	Stanley Goldman	TBD
Learn to code with Visual Studio Code	Sana Ajani	Install VSCode
Let's Create a Microsoft Build Social Shareboard	Instafluff	TBD
Taking your first steps with C#	Kendra Havens and Scott Hanselman	Take your first steps with C# Learn Module
Recognizing speech with a few lines of Python	Jim Bennett	SpeechToText Sample Code
“Hello, World!” in 3 Languages	Shana Matthews	Rosetta Code, Repl.it
Intro to Rust	Meaghan Lewis	Getting Started with Rust
Be a part of Microsoft 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
Microsoft MakeCode with Minecraft Python	MakeCode	Try MakeCode for Minecraft Today
An Introduction to Chatbots	Jasmine Greenaway	Chatbots Starter Code
First steps with Razor pages	Cecil Phillip	Razor Pages in ASP.NET Core Docs
Introduction to Web Programming with JavaScript	Jen Looper	Build a simple website Learn Module
Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Blocks	MakeCode	Try MakeCode Arcade Today
Microsoft MakeCode Arcade JavaScript	MakeCode	Try MakeCode Arcade Today
Studying images of Earth like a NASA astronaut	Matthew Wallace	Additional NASA Hands On Projects
DIY Tech for BFFs	April Speight and Chloe Condon	Speech Service Docs, Misty Robotics, Twilio
Intro genomics data analysis on the Azure cloud	Robert Lleras	Bioinformatics algorithms, Cromwell on Azure,Microsoft 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
Can Polar Bears help predict climate change? Find out with Computer Vision!	Justin Garrett	Polar Bear Tracker Learn Module
VSCode as an interactive learning environment	Lee Stott	GistPad VSCode Extension, CodeTour VSCode Extension
Introduction to Digital Identity, the foundation of digital trust	Krsitina Yasuda	Azure Active Directory Docs, Identity and Access Learn Module
Open the Learning Door to Computer Science with Minecraft	Masami Ishiyama	Download Minecraft: Education Edition
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
Build a Virtual Reality Game with JavaScript!	Cassie Breviu	VR with JavaScript Sample Code

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.