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Microsoft Launches New 'Code Gallery' for Developers
- By Becky Nagel
- January 29, 2008
Microsoft recently unveiled a new site for developers to download and share Microsoft-related code samples.
At the MSDN Code Gallery (http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/) developers can download official Microsoft code samples, download user-submitted code, access tutorials and create their own "resource" page to upload their own code samples or other offerings.
According to S. "Soma" Somasegar, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Developer Division, the new Code Gallery is a place where all of Microsoft's official code samples, blog tutorials and other resources can be found in one place, along with the new user-generated content.
"One of the most requested things we have heard is that developers want snippets, samples, sample applications and other resources," he wrote on his blog. "Code Gallery is, at its core, simply a community enabled site where we share developer enabling information and resources that will be integrated into the MSDN experience."
Users must agree to the particular license that goes with any code they choose to download. Creating a resource page requires users to log in with a Windows Live account. More information on how the site works can be found in its FAQ, here.
According to Somasegar, Code Gallery isn't for those with project management or collaboration on a code project in mind: "If you need to manage a live code project and collaborate with others on it, use CodePlex."
About the Author
Becky Nagel is the former editorial director and director of Web for 1105 Media's Converge 360 group, and she now serves as vice president of AI for company, specializing in developing media, events and training for companies around AI and generative AI technology. She's the author of "ChatGPT Prompt 101 Guide for Business Users" and other popular AI resources with a real-world business perspective. She regularly speaks, writes and develops content around AI, generative AI and other business tech. Find her on X/Twitter @beckynagel.