Welcome to MSDN Documentation
The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) provides comprehensive documentation, code samples, and technical resources for Microsoft products and technologies. Explore our vast library to enhance your development skills and build innovative applications.
Getting Started
New to Microsoft development? Start here to understand the core concepts, set up your development environment, and begin your first project. We cover everything from basic programming principles to advanced architectural patterns.
For a quick start, check out our popular code samples or follow our step-by-step tutorials.
Programming Languages
MSDN offers in-depth documentation for a variety of programming languages supported by Microsoft platforms:
- C#: A modern, object-oriented language for building a wide range of applications on the .NET platform. Learn More »
- Visual Basic .NET: A powerful and easy-to-use language for rapid application development. Learn More »
- C++: For high-performance applications, system programming, and game development. Learn More »
- JavaScript: Essential for front-end web development and increasingly used in back-end scenarios with Node.js. Learn More »
Microsoft Frameworks
Discover the power of Microsoft's development frameworks:
- .NET Platform: A versatile framework for building applications across Windows, web, mobile, and cloud. Explore .NET Core, .NET Framework, and .NET MAUI.
- Universal Windows Platform (UWP): Build apps that run across all Windows 10 devices.
- ASP.NET: Frameworks for building modern web applications and services. Learn about ASP.NET Core and ASP.NET MVC.
- Win32 API: The foundational API for Windows application development.
Developer Tools
Master the tools that power Microsoft development:
- Visual Studio: The integrated development environment (IDE) for building applications with C#, VB.NET, C++, and more.
- Visual Studio Code: A lightweight yet powerful source code editor for building anything from small scripts to large web applications.
- Azure DevOps: Tools for planning, developing, and delivering software on a single platform.
Code Samples
Dive into practical examples with our extensive collection of code samples. Find solutions for common development tasks and learn best practices.
"The best way to learn is by doing. Our code samples provide a hands-on approach to understanding complex concepts."
Tutorials and Guides
Follow our comprehensive tutorials to learn new technologies and improve your coding skills.
- Building a Web API with ASP.NET Core
- Creating a UWP App with XAML and C#
- Introduction to Azure Functions
Best Practices
Learn about industry best practices for software development, including:
- Secure coding practices
- Performance optimization
- Design patterns
- Unit testing and TDD