Visual Studio 2008 Samples
Welcome to the Visual Studio 2008 Samples page. Be sure to visit MSDN Code Gallery to download the latest sample applications and code snippets, as well as share your own resources with the community.
Language Samples
Dive into the latest features of Visual Basic, Visual C# and Visual C++ by trying out the language samples below.
Visual Basic
Get the latest code samples for Visual Basic. Here you'll find links to application, Web, and data samples done in Visual Basic.
Visual C#
Get started with C# language features, including LINQ, by downloading the latest C# Samples release.
Visual C++
Try out sample projects that illustrate various features of Visual C++.
Technology Samples
Explore the latest samples related to Windows, Web, Office and Windows Mobile development to start developing applications faster.
Windows Development
These are task-based samples that are an excellent way to learn about various features of Windows Forms and Windows Presentation Foundation. Each sample is a short walkthrough, some providing online demonstrations of the final result.
Office Development
Sample applications and topics that give step-by-step instructions for performing common tasks.
Visual Studio Extensibility
Check out various sample projects and code examples for Visual Studio Extensibility (VSX). Extend your development experience with additional Visual Studio packages, add-ins, and macros.
Web Development
ASP.NET Starter Kits and some great open-source projects created by members of the ASP.NET community, which you can use in your own applications.
Visit the Silverlight Community Gallery to find inspiration in the latest community samples.
Smart Device Development
Summaries and links for over 100 code samples installed by the Windows Mobile 6 Standard SDK and Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK, including samples written using managed and native code.
Language-Integrated Query (LINQ)
Start querying your data today by exploring the latest LINQ samples and resources.