About MSDN Code Search Preview
The MSDN Code Search Preview lets you search for code on MSDN. MSDN Code Search is a “preview” at this time because it only includes code snippets and examples from the MSDN Library and doesn’t yet include code from MSDN Forums, MSDN Code Gallery, or Codeplex (to be included at a later date).
How to Use MSDN Code Search Preview
By entering a search term such as class name, method name, or text you would expect to find in code or comments, you can find code samples to help you troubleshoot or complete your project. MSDN Code Search features include:
- Advanced search. Use the slider to choose an exact match or a “fuzzy” match to your query. Add a language and project filter and you can quickly narrow your search.
- Search by language. Looking for ASP.NET examples? Coding in C++? Filter your search using the “Language” drop-down list.
- Search using qualifiers. Filter your search by function calls, definitions, and more.
- Search by technology area, called “project” in Code Search. Projects include:
| | o Design Tools
o Development Tools and Languages
o Mobile and Embedded Development
o .NET Development
o Office Development
o Server and Enterprise Development
o Web Development
o Win 32 and COM Development
o …and more
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- Create a permanent link to your results. Use the “Create Link” button to create a permanent link to your search results to share with others or come back to them later.
- …and more to come!
If you’d like to provide feedback on MSDN Code Search Preview, please visit the MSDN and TechNet Search Forum.