Live SDK developer guide

Read an overview about integrating your apps with Skype, SkyDrive, and Outlook.com, and see sample code that shows you how.

Live SDK core concepts

Understand how to authenticate users, get their permission to access their data, and get info about our REST and OAuth implementations.

Live API reference

Get information about how to call the APIs for Windows 8, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, and web apps.

SkyDrive API

Create, update, and access documents, photos, and other media stored in SkyDrive.

Identity API

Get basic profile information such as the user’s name, date of birth, and more.

Outlook.com API

Create and access a user’s contacts and calendars in Outlook.com.

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