Welcome to MSDN Docs
Your comprehensive guide to Microsoft technologies, tools, and services. Explore, learn, and build with our extensive documentation.
What is MSDN Docs?
The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) documentation portal provides developers with access to a vast library of technical information. This includes API references, code samples, tutorials, architectural guidance, and best practices for a wide range of Microsoft products and platforms.
Whether you're developing applications for Windows, Azure, Office, Xbox, or using specific Microsoft development tools like Visual Studio, MSDN Docs is your primary resource for accurate and up-to-date information.
Key Areas of Documentation
API Reference
Detailed documentation for all Microsoft APIs, libraries, and frameworks.
Tutorials & Guides
Step-by-step guides and in-depth tutorials to help you learn and implement technologies.
Code Samples
Downloadable code examples demonstrating various features and use cases.
SDKs & Tools
Information and resources for Software Development Kits and development tools.
Community & Support
Connect with other developers and find support through forums and Q&A.
Azure Services
Explore the breadth of Azure services and how to integrate them into your applications.
Getting Started
To begin your development journey with Microsoft technologies, we recommend starting with our Getting Started guides. These will walk you through setting up your development environment, understanding core concepts, and building your first application.
For specific technology deep dives, navigate to the API Reference or explore our curated Tutorials.
You can also find practical examples in the Code Samples section.
// Example: A simple C# snippet for .NET Core
using System;
public class HelloWorld
{
public static void Main(string[] args)
{
Console.WriteLine("Hello, MSDN Developers!");
}
}
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