SDK Samples Index

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See Building SDK Samples for information on how to compile and run an SDK sample.

The SDK samples are comprised of code samples that demonstrate various APIs and coding techniques:

  • Begin samples are for the beginning SDK programmer.

  • COM samples show how to use the Component Object Model, including DCOM, ActiveX controls, Automation, and the samples from Kraig Brockschmidt's Inside OLE, Second edition.

  • DbMsg samples show how to use database or message technologies such as ADO, ODBC, OLE DB, SQL Server, Exchange, and MAPI.

  • Graphics samples show how to use such audio and video technologies as Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), Broadcast Architecture, DirectAnimation, DirectX, GDI, ICM, and AVI.

  • Internet samples show how to write applications using Internet and intranet technologies.

  • NetDS samples show how to develop programs that communicate over a network.

  • SDK Tools samples contain source code for various tools.

  • SysMgmt samples show how to write system components.

  • WinBase samples show how to write Windows-based services.

  • WinUI samples show how to write Windows shell services.