Microsoft developer downloads
Downloads are about getting the latest bits quickly and easily for the product that you're interested in. Download free versions of various products or get the latest updates to key products.
MSDN Subscriptions
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SDK downloads
Microsoft Software Development Kits (SDKs) provide documentation, code samples, tools, headers, libraries, and other files that you can use to create software applications and libraries.
Developer tools
Visual Studio is a suite of component-based software development tools and other technologies for building powerful, high-performance applications.
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Find code samples or upload your own.
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