Joining Microsofts BizSpark programme will give you access to the Microsoft Developer Network (MDSN) professional subscription where you can lay your hands on fully licensed development tools. You will also get the full production access to Microsoft server products and technical support. All for the sum of $100 when the leave the program after three years! For more information click here.
If youve ever dreamed of making your own video games and sharing them with the world, then the XNA could be the leg up you need. The Microsoft XNA Framework is a managed API and tools for creating games for Windows-based PCs and the Xbox 360 console, using both Windows and retail Xbox 360 consoles to design, develop and test on.
The first step is to visit http://creators.xna.com the XNA creators club, which will give you all the background, example games, tools, and support youll need to start you on your first project. Then visit the UK XNA user group at http://xna-uk.net, which has a load of downloads and forums to help you get in to the thick of it. All you need then is your imagination and a little hard work to get your first game out there.
CodePlex is Microsoft's open source project hosting web site. Start a new project, join an existing one, or download software created by the community.
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Rawr is a .NET Winforms tool for World of Warcraft players, for optimizing their Cat, Bear, Moonkin, Warlock, Mage, Retadin, ProtWarrior, Healadin...
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DotNetNuke®, also known as DNN®, is the ideal platform for building professional websites with dynamic content and interactive features.
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The AJAX Control Toolkit is a collection of samples and components which make it easier than ever to build and consume rich client-side controls.
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The Microsoft Visual Studio development system is a suite of development tools designed to aid software developers face complex challenges and create innovative solutions. Visual Studio's role is to improve the process of development and make the work of achieving breakthroughs easier and more satisfying.
Visual Studio Resources
Software and Web development is now an integral part of the business plan at almost every organization, which means it's important that both developers and business stakeholders collaborate on complex projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget. Microsoft Visual Studio Team System can help.
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Take Visual Studio 2008 for a quick test drive. We have over a dozen labs for you to explore, developing Microsoft Office Add-Ins, WPF applications, dynamic data with ASP.NET and more.
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Windows Azure is the development, hosting, and management environment of the Azure Services Platform, which enables you to run applications at Internet scale while leveraging the skills and tools you use today.
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Todays developers face the challenge of targeting a broad range of platforms and crafting applications that quickly deliver value to the business. Integrated designers and language features in Visual Studio allow developers to build the connected applications demanded by todays businesses while taking advantage of the .NET Framework 3.5 to reduce development time.
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Register for the 90-day trial software with a guided (or un-guided) evaluation experience, including product download, and receive periodic email with links to valuable technical resources specifically selected for developers to help guide you through the evaluation experience.
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