Microsoft is hosting India’s largest developer event, Windows AppFest at KTPO, Bengaluru. The event attracted thousands of budding developers, technology enthusiasts and students who gathered at KTPO.
The company also revealed that the fest is receiving remarkable response and has witnessed more than 3500 developers’ code non-stop for 18 hours.
Bhaskar Pramanik, Chairman, Microsoft India, explained, “Windows 8 is ‘Good for India’. In India, Microsoft is making significant investments and working with 1.2 million developers, over 1000 Independent Software Vendors and more than 2000 System Integrators to empower them with the tools, technologies and training required to develop high end skills and compete in a global marketplace.”
To mark the occasion, Guinness World Records officials are in attendance to sanction an attempt for the World’s Largest App Development Marathon.
Speaking from the Windows Appfest, Jon DeVaan, Corporate Vice President, Windows Development, Microsoft stated, “Developers are at the center of Microsoft’s success. And India is home to some of the world’s most talented developers. We are focused on enabling developers to succeed as they build the next generation of apps. I can’t wait to see some of these apps being built at the Windows Appfest.”
“The Windows AppFest will encourage budding developers, technology enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to innovate on next generation Windows technology, crucial for the development of the Local Software Ecosystem and the long-term economic growth of India’s IT industry,” Bhaskar further remarked.
“Windows offers app developers state of the art design and development tools, the freedom and flexibility to use a choice of programming languages including HTML/JSS, global reach to 1.3 billion users, and industry leading revenue sharing. Simply put, Windows 8 offers the most significant developer opportunity ever,” Jon DeVaan added,
