Contribute to MSDN Documentation

We welcome contributions from the community to improve and expand the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) documentation. Your expertise helps make our resources more valuable for developers worldwide.

Why Contribute?

• Share your knowledge and expertise.
• Improve the developer experience for a vast community.
• Gain recognition for your contributions.
• Learn more about Microsoft technologies by diving deep.

How You Can Contribute

1. Report Documentation Issues

Found a typo, an error, or a missing piece of information? Open an issue on our GitHub repository. Provide as much detail as possible, including the page URL, the problem description, and any suggested corrections.

2. Suggest Improvements

Have ideas for new topics, examples, or ways to clarify existing content? We'd love to hear them. You can suggest improvements by opening an issue or by submitting a pull request.

3. Submit a Pull Request

The best way to contribute is by submitting a pull request directly. This typically involves:

1. Forking the documentation repository on GitHub.
2. Creating a new branch for your changes.
3. Making your edits to the markdown files.
4. Testing your changes locally (if applicable, e.g., building documentation locally).
5. Committing your changes with a clear message.
6. Opening a pull request against the main branch of our repository.

Please ensure your contributions follow our Code of Conduct and Style Guide.

Example Contribution (Adding a Code Snippet)

Let's say you want to add a simple C# example to illustrate a concept. You might modify a markdown file like this:

## Displaying a Message

This example shows how to display a simple message to the user.

```csharp
using System;

public class HelloWorld
{
    public static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        Console.WriteLine("Hello, MSDN Contributor!");
    }
}
        

When rendered, the code snippet will be highlighted and easy to read.

Contribute Directly

If you're ready to start contributing, please visit our official repository. We provide detailed guidelines and templates to help you get started.

Get in Touch

Have questions or need assistance? Join our developer forums or reach out to our community managers. We're here to help you make your contribution a success.