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Build a Windows 8 app, get a prize from Microsoft Developers get points for taking classes and publishing apps, and they can swap points for Xbox games or OS upgrades Microsoft yesterday took another stab at boosting interest in creating apps for Windows 8 with an awards program that will hand out Xbox games and other prizes to amateur programmers. Dubbed App Builder Rewards, the program is reminiscent of an airline's frequent flyer programs. Points are awarded to people when they take online classes, attend developer events, register as a developer, and ultimately publish a Windows 8 or Windows Phone app. In return, accrued points can be exchanged for goods, including Halo 4 for the Xbox 360, upgrades to Windows 8 Pro, and app developer account subscriptions. [ Learn how to work smarter, not harder with InfoWorld's roundup of all the tips and trends programmers need to know in the Developers' Survival Guide . Download the PDF today! | Keep up with the latest