Documentation Tools
Welcome to the MSDN Documentation Tools section. Here you will find information on a variety of development tools that aid in building, debugging, and optimizing applications for the Microsoft platform.
These tools are essential for developers working with Windows, .NET, Azure, and other Microsoft technologies. They provide insights into code execution, performance bottlenecks, and best practices for robust application development.
Compilers
MSDN provides extensive documentation for Microsoft's compilers, including the C/C++, C#, Visual Basic, and F# compilers.
- C/C++ Compilers (MSVC): Learn about compiler options, preprocessor directives, and language standards.
- .NET Compilers (Roslyn): Discover features, APIs, and migration guides for C# and Visual Basic compilers.
Debuggers
Master the art of debugging with comprehensive guides to Visual Studio Debugger, WinDbg, and other debugging utilities.
Understand breakpoints, watch windows, call stacks, and advanced debugging techniques for managed and native code.
Performance Profilers
Identify and resolve performance issues with Microsoft's powerful profiling tools. Analyze CPU usage, memory allocation, and identify bottlenecks.
- Visual Studio Profiler: Deep dive into application performance.
- PerfView: A free tool for .NET performance analysis.
Software Development Kits (SDKs)
Access documentation for various SDKs, enabling you to integrate with Windows, Azure, and other Microsoft services.
- Windows SDK: For developing native Windows applications.
- Azure SDKs: For building cloud-native applications on Azure.
- .NET SDK: For developing applications with the .NET framework.
IDE Extensions and Tools
Enhance your development experience with extensions and tools for Visual Studio and VS Code.
Discover productivity boosters, code analysis tools, and integrations that streamline your workflow.
Visual Studio Extensions VS Code Extensions