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Create and Customize Reports for Visual Studio Team Foundation Server

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:17:17 -0700

Learn important concepts about working with unfamiliar technologies and get step-by-step instructions on creating and customizing reports for Visual Studio Team Foundation Server.

Code Review: Find and Fix Vulnerabilities Before Your Application Ships

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:17:14 -0700

Discover the value of security code reviews performed by developers or security experts, and how an experienced reviewer can spot issues that would be missed by tools.

Manipulate Excel 2007 and PowerPoint 2007 Files with the Open XML Object Model

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:17:09 -0700

The Microsoft SDK for Open XML Formats Technology Preview is a library for accessing Open XML Format files. See the Open XML object model code that you can use to access and manipulate Excel 2007 and PowerPoint 2007 files.

Take Advantage of the Security Features in Windows Vista

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:40:03 -0700

Protect your customers from malware by creating applications that utilize the many defensive enhancements found in Windows Vista.

Best Practices: Common Coding Issues When Using the SharePoint Object Model

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:40:01 -0700

As more developers write custom code by using the SharePoint Object Model, they encounter common issues that can affect application performance. Here is how to identify and correct them.

Extend Windows PowerShell with Custom Commands

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:55:24 -0800

Windows PowerShell is a powerful and flexible tool that you can extend by writing your own custom cmdlets. Create three custom cmdlets that allow you to interact with IsolatedStorage.

Get a 90-Day Trial of Visual Studio 2008

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:54:45 -0800

Download a fully functional trial of Visual Studio 2008 to evaluate what’s new in this release of Visual Studio.

Build Applications for Facebook with the .NET Compact Framework

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:19:54 -0800

Use the .NET Compact Framework to build stand-alone smart device applications that can access Facebook content. The source code accompanying this article demonstrates working with key aspects of the Facebook API and tightly integrating with Microsoft Windows Mobile–specific APIs.

Encapsulate Silverlight with ASP.NET Controls

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:19:51 -0800

To implement Silverlight in ASP.NET pages, you can encapsulate your Silverlight elements in ASP.NET controls. Fritz Onion shows you how.

HTTP Programming with WCF and the .NET Framework 3.5

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:19:49 -0800

Working with Code in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (Part 2 of 2)

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:19:47 -0800

New to development? Visit the Beginner Developer Learning Center

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:19:45 -0800

Build Office-Based Solutions Using WPF, WCF, and LINQ

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:38:16 -0800

Have You Tried Silverlight Yet?

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:31:21 -0800

Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Beta Now Available

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 17:05:38 -0800

A beta version of a major MFC update is now available for download (English only). Use these components to create applications with the “look and feel” of the most popular Microsoft applications, including Office, Internet Explorer, and Visual Studio.

How to Develop Applications for Parallel Computing

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 17:04:39 -0800

Check Out the Visual C++ Game Developers Kit

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 17:03:40 -0800

Download Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 17:02:41 -0800

Get an Introduction to the Microsoft Sync Framework

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 22:15:04 -0800

Find out about this comprehensive synchronization platform to enable collaboration and offline scenarios for applications, services, and devices. Developers will be able to build sync ecosystems to integrate any application and any type of data using any protocol over any network. An English-only CTP is currently available.

Application-Level Data-Centric Solutions Using Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Office Second Edition

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 22:15:01 -0800

Service Station: Extending Windows Communication Foundation with Custom Behaviors

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 22:14:59 -0800

Latest SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview Now Available

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 22:14:57 -0800

MSDN Subscribers: Get Visual Studio 2008 RTM Now

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:08:02 -0800

Get it here first! With Visual Studio 2008, you can develop connected, compelling applications for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office system, mobile devices, and the Web.

Package Your Own MSDN Library

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:07:59 -0800

Created by the MSDN development team, PackageThis! allows you to choose documentation sets from the MSDN Library to save as HXS or CHM format files. Multiple languages are supported.

Master Estimation and Tracking in Software Development and Rollout

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:07:57 -0800

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Data Binding in Windows Presentation Foundation

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:07:54 -0800

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Connect To Mainframe Applications With BizTalk Adapters and .NET

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:07:51 -0800

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MSDN Subscribers: Get Visual Studio 2008 RTM Now

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:30:55 -0800

Get it here first! With Visual Studio 2008, you can develop connected, compelling applications for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office system, mobile devices, and the Web.

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 3 Now Available

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:30:53 -0800

Get an in-depth look at malicious trends and software vulnerabilities disclosed in the first half of 2007 (January - June).

Visual Studio Team System: Create Custom Check-in Policies

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:30:47 -0800

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Take the MSDN Challenge

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:30:44 -0800

MSDN is making it easier for you to find and connect with experts online to help you learn, solve problems, and stay up-to-date. Take the MSDN Challenge, see the new things we are working on, and get access to exclusive expert-authored learning plans on Visual Basic 2008 from the product team at Microsoft.

Check Out the New MSDN Tester Center

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 19:47:37 +0000

Join the community of testers to share your ideas, experiences, and best practices in the new MSDN Tester Center.

Concurrent Affairs: Simplified APM with C#

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 19:47:32 +0000

Basic Instincts: Extension Methods in Visual Basic 2008

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 19:47:30 +0000

Don't Forget: TechEd in Barcelona, Nov. 5-9

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:29:28 +0000

This global event is packed with technical information, sessions, and people you won't want to miss. Register today!

Use the ActivityExecutionContext (AEC) in Windows Workflow Foundation

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:15:07 +0000

Many of the common problems developers encounter when building workflows and activities are related to how the ActivityExecutionContext works. Find out more about it.

Best Practices: Common Coding Issues When Using the SharePoint Object Model

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:15:05 +0000

As more developers write custom code by using the SharePoint Object Model, they encounter common issues that can affect application performance. Here is how to identify and correct them.

Improve Scalability With New Thread Pool APIs

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:15:03 +0000

The new thread pool component includes many improvements to help you easily write applications that are both highly reliable and scalable, such as the ability to host more than one thread pool per process.

Don't Forget: TechEd Developers Conference 2007

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:14:52 +0000

It's almost time for the world's best developers to gather in Barcelona, November 5-8. Don't miss out on your chance to evaluate the latest products in the labs, meet with the experts, and network with your peers.

Give Us Feedback on Our New Beta Machine Translation Feature

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:12:39 +0000

Using innovative machine translation technology from Microsoft Research, content previously available in English only is now available in 7 languages in the MSDN Library. Please try out our beta version and give your feedback on the translation quality, or any suggestions you have for improvement.

Be On Time: Daylight Saving Time Ends November 4

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:12:37 +0000

Daylight Savings Time was extended in the US in 2007, and unless certain updates are applied to your computer, the time zone settings for your computer's system clock may be incorrect during the week prior to November 4. Use our handy guide to make sure that both your Windows operating system and your calendar programs are updated.

Cutting Edge: AJAX Application Architecture, Part 1

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:12:35 +0000

Parallel Performance: Optimize Managed Code for Multi-Core Machines

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:12:33 +0000

Mobile Applications: Adjust Your Ring Volume for Ambient Noise

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:12:32 +0000

Get Started with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:24:13 +0000

Getting started with WCF isn't difficult, but there are a few steps to take that may not be obvious. Walk through the process of creating and consuming two simple services with Microsoft MVP Rob Windsor, and learn about service classes and hosts, client proxies, and more.

… and Then Try Out the .NET StockTrader Sample Application

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:24:10 +0000

.NET StockTrader is an end-to-end sample application for .NET Enterprise Application Server technologies. It is a service-oriented application based on WCF and ASP.NET, and illustrates many of the .NET 3.0 technologies for building highly scalable, rich "enterprise-connected" applications.

New! Visual Basic 2005 Power Packs 2.0

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:24:07 +0000

Unit Testing: Exploring the Continuum of Test Doubles

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:24:05 +0000

Download Silverlight 1.0

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:24:03 +0000

Microsoft Silverlight 1.0 Released

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:22:24 +0000

On September 5th, Microsoft announced the release of Silverlight 1.0, a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in to help you deliver the next generation of .NET-based media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web.

Windows with C++: Control Enhancements in Windows Vista

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:22:21 +0000

Despite the phenomenal success of the .NET Framework, there are still plenty of scenarios where it makes sense to use native C++. Adoption of .NET continues to grow, but C++ is also here to stay. Check out Kenny Kerr's inaugural column on C++ in MSDN Magazine.

Integrate Search into Your Site with ASP.NET

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:22:18 +0000

Download the .NET Framework 3.5 Beta 2

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:22:16 +0000

Preview Microsoft Expression Blend 2

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:22:13 +0000

Download Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:22:10 +0000

See the improvements coming in Visual Studio 2008 with next-generation Web development, integrated development for the 2007 Office system, and industry-leading designers for Windows Vista. (in English)

Working with Code in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (Part 2 of 2)

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:22:08 +0000

Explore Windows SharePoint Services solutions, solution architecture, and techniques for creating, deploying, maintaining, and upgrading Windows SharePoint Services solutions.

Flexible Content Display with Flow Documents in WPF

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:22:05 +0000

How to Build Office Open XML Files

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:22:03 +0000

Download the 2007 Office System: Microsoft SDK for Open XML Formats

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:25:07 +0000

The new Open XML file formats in the 2007 Microsoft Office system are an open standard and are based on well-known technologies: ZIP and XML. Open XML files are accessible as part of the WinFX technologies in the System.IO.Packaging namespace. This SDK is built on top of the System.IO.Packaging API and provides strongly typed part classes to manipulate Open XML documents.

Tools and Techniques for Working with Code in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (Part 1 of 2)

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:25:05 +0000

Learn the skills you need for Windows SharePoint Services development, and see how to build a solution with Visual Studio 2005 Extensions for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.

Build Your Own Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:25:04 +0000

Canceling Server Tasks with ASP.NET AJAX

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:25:02 +0000

Write Code Once for Both Mobile and Desktop Applications

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:25:00 +0000

Make Your Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Power-Aware

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:28:58 +0000

Get a starting point from which to understand power awareness in your Windows Presentation Foundation applications.

Automate Data-Rich Document Creation with Word 2007 and Visual Basic 2005

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:28:55 +0000

In Word, automation is a great mechanism for populating business documents, such as invoices and reports, with data from backend systems. Learn three useful methods for populating Word 2007 documents with data.

Apply Cryptography Using the CNG API in Windows Vista

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:28:53 +0000

Build a Deeper Experience Across the Web Using Silverlight

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:28:51 +0000

Download the Microsoft Code Name “Acropolis” Community Technology Preview

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:28:49 +0000

Get an Introduction to JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) in JavaScript and .NET

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:19:03 +0000

Find out more about JSON, an open and text-based data exchange format for standardized data exchange for AJAX-style Web applications.

How to Programmatically Customize the 2007 Office Fluent User Interface

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:19:02 +0000

The 2007 Office Fluent user interface replaces the current system of layered menus, toolbars, and task panes with a simpler system optimized for efficiency and discoverability.

The Evolution of LINQ and its Impact on the Design of C# 3.0

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:19:00 +0000

Data Points: SQL Server Management Objects

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:18:57 +0000

Learn More About Popfly

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:18:56 +0000

Architecture Journal: Mass-Hosting High-Availability Architectures

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:42:14 +0000

Scalability and high availability are essential but competing properties for hosting infrastructures. See the components needed to build an ultimate environment that is scalable, reliable, secure, and easy to maintain, while still providing high availability.

Visual Basic Fusion: Best Practices for Using Visual Basic 6 and Visual Basic .NET Together

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:42:12 +0000

A Visual Basic 6 application can access .NET class libraries, but to do so it must go through an interoperability layer known as a client callable wrapper. Learn how to create these wrappers.

Get an Inside Look at the Next Generation of Visual C++

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:42:10 +0000

Web Services and Groove 2007 Help Teams Work Together

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:42:08 +0000

See What's New in the MSDN Evaluation Center

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:42:06 +0000

Introducing PackageThis! for the MSDN Library

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:22:08 +0000

Created by the MSDN development team, PackageThis! allows you to choose documentation sets from the MSDN Library to save as HXS or CHM format files. Simply select nodes in the MSDN Library Tree View to package as your own local mini-library, or to build into your own library. Multiple languages are supported.

Developing for the Windows Shell in Windows Vista

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:22:06 +0000

The Windows Shell is the container in which the entire Windows Vista user interface is presented, including the taskbar, the Desktop, Windows Explorer, and many dialog boxes and interface controls. New features and interfaces enable developers to build applications that fully use and extend the capabilities of the Windows Vista Shell as a programming environment.

Programming for Outlook 2007 Mobile Service (Part 2 of 3)

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:22:04 +0000

Web Deployment Projects for ASP.NET Applications

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:22:01 +0000

Windows Communication Foundation Messaging Fundamentals

Tue, 1 May 2007 00:21:42 +0000

Track Work Items with Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:25:03 +0000

The Work Item Tracking subsystem offered by Team Foundation Server exposes a rich object model for integration with your own solutions. Accessing work item information from any application only requires a few lines of code. In addition, when building an application, you can let the built-in controls do the heavy lifting to provide a rich and consistent interface.

Programming for Outlook 2007 Mobile Service (Part 1 of 3)

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:25:01 +0000

Learn how to build and host Web services for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Mobile Service (OMS). Get an introduction to OMS architecture, message flow, and the communication protocols between OMS clients and Web services.

3-Tier Architecture with ASP.NET 2.0 Data Tutorials

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:24:59 +0000

Extend SQL Server Reporting Services with SQL CLR Table-Valued Functions

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:24:57 +0000

Download Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" Beta 1

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:24:56 +0000

Get an Overview of Visual Basic 9.0 in Visual Studio 2005

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:28:56 +0000

Visual Basic 9.0 includes a set of unification features that can greatly increase developer productivity when building data-oriented applications. Language extensions introduce general-purpose query facilities that apply to all sources of data, whether from relational, hierarchical object graphs, or XML documents.

Try Our Exciting New Feature: MSDN Community Content 1.0 Released

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:28:54 +0000

You can now extend MSDN Library documentation through "per-topic" sections that can be added to and edited in a "Wiki-like" way. Register via Windows Live/Passport and participate in the community. As you contribute, a public contribution page is built that others in the community can view. We recently launched support for the localized versions of Visual Studio and .NET Framework content in French, Italian, Korean, Japanese and Traditional Chinese. We will add German and Spanish to this list in the next few weeks.

Improve Performance Tuning and Debugging with Event Tracing for Windows

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:28:52 +0000

Foundations: 3D Mesh Geometries

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:28:51 +0000

Download the Latest Visual Studio "Orcas" Community Technology Preview

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:28:49 +0000

Try Our Exciting New Feature: MSDN Community Content 1.0 Released

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:47:35 +0000

"You can now extend MSDN Library documentation through ""per-topic"" sections that can be added to and edited in a ""Wiki-like"" way. Register via Windows Live/Passport and participate in the community. As you contribute, a public contribution page is built that others in the community can view. Support for the localized language versions of Visual Studio and .NET Framework library content is coming soon--check back regularly to see which languages in localized libraries are available. "

Download Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:47:33 +0000

The Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Update for Windows Vista addresses areas of Visual Studio impacted by Windows Vista enhancements.

Windows Clipboard Sharing via Web Services

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:47:31 +0000

Data Storage Architecture with SQL Server 2005 CE

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:47:29 +0000

XmlLite: A Small And Fast XML Parser For Native C++

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:47:28 +0000

Developer Overview: Workflows for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and SharePoint Server 2007

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:54:49 +0000

See how Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 implements the workflow capabilities of Windows Workflow Foundation, and how SharePoint Server 2007 extends those capabilities with symmetrical InfoPath 2007 forms.

Secure Your ASP.NET Applications and WCF Services with Windows CardSpace

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:54:48 +0000

Integrate Windows CardSpace with your ASP.NET applications and Windows Communication Foundation services to improve the end-user experience by providing a simple and consistent identity selection process for authentication to trusted applications and services.

Rapid Application Development Using SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition and Visual C# .NET

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:54:46 +0000

Architecture Journal: An Interview with Scott Guthrie

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:54:45 +0000

Install ASP.NET AJAX 1.0, the AJAX 1.0 Control Toolkit, and more

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:54:43 +0000

Microsoft Architect Journal: Building 2007 Office Business Applications

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:43:22 +0000

The 2007 Office system provides a set of servers, clients, and tools to make it easier for enterprises and software vendors to build and deploy composite applications in the enterprise. These solutions, called Office Business Applications (OBAs), are quick to build and deploy; empower end users through extensive personalization capabilities; are easy to change when business needs require; and are built using familiar Microsoft Office tools and applications. Find out how to architect composite applications with this white paper.

What's New for Developers in Windows Mobile 6

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:43:20 +0000

Develop and deploy powerful mobile line of business applications with Windows Mobile 6. The .NET Compact Framework 2.0 SP1 and SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition are included in the ROM of all Windows Mobile 6 devices. The Device Emulator 2.0 and the other tools included with the Windows Mobile 6 SDK simplify the process of developing applications that run across many different devices, allowing you to more easily test your application across a wide range of Windows Mobile device features and form factors. Whether you’re a seasoned Windows Mobile developer or you’re preparing for your first Windows Mobile project, you’ll find that Windows Mobile 6 is the best Windows Mobile platform available for line-of-business applications.

Efficient and Effective Performance Testing with patterns & practices

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:43:19 +0000

ASP.NET Videos for Every Developer

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:43:17 +0000

Windows Live: Finding Things with Virtual Earth

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:43:15 +0000

WiX Tricks: Automate Releases with MSBuild and Windows Installer XML

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:44 +0000

Create an automated and repeatable build and release process in your organization using the Microsoft Build Engine (MSBuild) and the Windows Installer XML (WiX) toolset. This article covers WiX v2 (note that when WiX v3 is released, some of the syntax examples won't translate directly). These techniques are relevant whether or not you use WiX to create your releases, though WiX does simplify the process.

Try IIS.net for Internet Information Services

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:42 +0000

Find articles, videos, and blogs on using and developing applications for Internet Information Services (IIS), as well as the latest information on IIS 7.0.

Get to Know the International Features in SQL Server 2005

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:40 +0000

InfoPath 2007 Developer Reference: Security Guidelines for Developing InfoPath Forms

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:38 +0000

{End Bracket}: Developing the Virtual Earth 3D Control

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:36 +0000

Integrate Windows Workflow Foundation and Windows Communication Foundation

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:34 +0000

See how workflows built using Windows Workflow Foundation can be hosted inside services created with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). Also, see how WCF facilitates client-event callbacks by making use of a duplex channel.

Digital Media: Add Video to Controls and 3D Surfaces with Windows Presentation Foundation

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:32 +0000

Learn about Windows Presentation Foundation media integration in order to add media files and visual interest to your own applications.

How to Review Managed Code

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:29 +0000

Documented Changes Between the ASP.NET AJAX CTP and the RTM Releases

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:27 +0000

Share Your Desktop, Ligthweight Code Editing, and More

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:50:25 +0000

IIS 7.0: Explore the Web Server for Windows Vista and Beyond

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:27 +0000

See why the next-generation IIS 7.0 Web server makes such a big difference to developers and administrators alike, and get a head start in using many of its new features. The vision for IIS 7.0 was to take the speed, reliability, and security of the IIS 6.0 codebase and turn it into a highly extensible and manageable Web server platform powerful enough to run Web applications of the future. The result is the most ambitious Microsoft Web server yet.

Try These Visual Studio 2005 IDE Tips and Tricks

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:25 +0000

Spend 10 minutes reading this article to learn a few useful things to make your life inside Visual Studio more pleasant and productive.

How to Review Managed Code

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:23 +0000

Download the "WPF/E" (codename) Community Technology Preview for Windows

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:20 +0000

Get ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 Source Code

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:17 +0000

Explore Open Source Software on CodePlex

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:16 +0000

Discover hundreds of community projects on the Microsoft open source hosting site, as well as shared source projects from Microsoft, such as IronPython and the AJAX Control Toolkit. (in English)

Check Out the MSDN Machine Translation User Interface Pilot

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:14 +0000

View English and equivalent machine-translated content in a side-by-side format. Paragraphs are highlighted accordingly both in English and translated versions based on the position of the mouse cursor. The test pilot version features 6 language versions, more than 50 technical articles on Windows Vista, and an anonymous servey for collecting your feedback. Try it out, and give us your feedback!

Validate ASP.NET Query Strings (Cutting Edge)

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:12 +0000

How to Use BizTalk Server 2006 Web Services (Service Station)

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:09 +0000

Check Out the Unified Communications Developer Site

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:07 +0000

Check Out the New MSDN Evaluation Center

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:05 +0000

The MSDN Evaluation Center is your source for all Microsoft developer product trials and beta evaluations. Try a product before you buy it or test the latest beta. While you are evaluating Microsoft software, you'll get relevant technical resources delivered to your inbox.

Go Mobile with Windows Vista

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:03 +0000

Mobile computers currently make up more than 40 percent of the worldwide personal computer market. Take advantage of the capabilities and challenges of the mobile form factor when you develop applications using Windows Vista.

Introducing Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Database Professionals

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:21:01 +0000

Brian Randell presents everything you need to know to get started with Visual Studio 2005 Team Edition for Database Professionals.

Create Custom SmartArt Graphics for Use in the 2007 Office System

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:58 +0000

SmartArt graphics provides a gallery of templates and predefined shapes that can quickly be inserted and configured in your Office documents. Find out how to develop your own.

Build a Queued Windows Communication Foundation Response Service

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:56 +0000

With queued calls in Windows Communication Foundation you can perform work in a disconnected manner by sending messages through Microsoft Message Queuing. Juval Lowy explains.

Integrate InfoPath 2007 and Visual Studio 2005

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:53 +0000

See how the InfoPath 2007 form template design environment is integrated into the Visual Studio 2005 IDE in the 2007 Office System.

Extend the 2007 Office System with Your Own Ribbon Tabs and Controls

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:51 +0000

Create your own professional looking tabs and controls in Office with the RibbonX API of the 2007 Microsoft Office system.

A Developer’s Introduction To Active Directory Federation Services

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:48 +0000

Use Active Directory Federation Services to allow other organizations to use your Web applications without having to grant access to individual users.

Visual Studio Team System: Team Foundation Server Version Control

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:46 +0000

Brian Randell looks at how to extend and enhance Visual Studio Team System by writing a version control add-in for Microsoft Word.

MSDN Blog: VPC Image of Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP SP2 Available

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:43 +0000

You can get a Virtual PC Image of Internet Explorer 6 running on Windows XP SP2 as a free download for testing purposes. Test your Web applications from one machine using Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7.

Download the Latest Microsoft Robotics Studio and Tutorials

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:41 +0000

Writing an application using Microsoft Robotics Studio involves orchestrating input and output between a set of services. Services represent the interface to software or hardware and let you communicate between processes that perform specific functions. Learn the basics about Microsoft Robotics Studio with several new tutorials. (Tutorials are in English only)

Migrate a Document-Level Customization to an Application-Level Add-In in 2007 Office System

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:38 +0000

Learn how to migrate your document-based solutions to application-level add-ins. Add-ins can customize new features of the 2007 Microsoft Office system, such as application-level task panes and the Ribbon.

Start Writing Gadgets For Windows SideShow Devices

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:32 +0000

Cutting Edge: The Server Side of ASP.NET Pages

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:28 +0000

Toolbox: Save Coding Time, Manage Compressed Files, and More

Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:20:26 +0000

Get the Latest Enterprise Library 3.0

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:14:27 +0000

Programming for Outlook 2007 Mobile Service (Part 3 of 3)

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:14:59 +0000

How to Customize Controls for Windows Presentation Foundation

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:15:31 +0000

Create Advanced Web Applications with Object-Oriented Techniques in JavaScript

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:16:04 +0000

With the proliferation of interactive, client-heavy AJAX applications, JavaScript is quickly becoming one of the most useful tools in a .NET developer’s arsenal.

Getting Started with Microsoft Silverlight

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:16:37 +0000

See the basics of Silverlight and how you can use the Microsoft stack of tools, including the Microsoft Expression Graphic Designer, Visual Studio 2005, and XAML to build rich graphical sites. XAML is used as the glue that binds the specifications of the designer with the tools of the developer, and in the delivery to the user.

8 Tips and Tricks for Better BizTalk Programming

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:17:18 +0000

Item-Level Auditing with SharePoint Server 2007

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:18:29 +0000

Unleash Your Imagination with XNA Game Studio Express

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:19:20 +0000

While playing a video game, have you ever thought to yourself, "I could program something like this"? XNA Game Studio Express is a new game development solution for Windows and Xbox 360 for students, hobbyists, and independent game developers—people like you!

See the Search and Navigation Improvements on MSDN

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:19:51 +0000

MSDN now has a new look. You asked us to make it easier to switch between product-focused resources and simpler to find information through search and site navigation. We’ve responded with improvements that will roll out across MSDN in the coming weeks.

Check Out Skyscrapr for an Introduction to Software Architecture

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:20:30 +0000

Subclassing and Overriding ASP.NET Pages, Part 1

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:20:45 +0000

C# 3.0: The Evolution of LINQ and Its Impact on the Design Of C#

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:21:24 +0000

Hosting and Consuming Windows Communication Foundation Services

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:21:48 +0000

The hosting options for Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services are significantly enhanced in Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0. Discover how to extend the hosting model to include Windows Services and self-hosting options, and explore the IIS and Windows Activation Services hosting options available for WCF services.

Help Create the Future of .NET Client Development

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:22:33 +0000

Microsoft is working on revolutionary tools and an easy-to-implement application framework for .NET client development, code-named “Acropolis”, to enable developers to create, manage, and deploy Microsoft Windows client applications more rapidly. Download the pre-release tools and framework to participate directly in product design and development.