Provides a table of links to the main technology areas of the .NET Framework.

Describes key features that have been added or modified in the latest versions of the .NET Framework.

Describes key .NET Framework concepts such as the common language runtime, the common type system (CTS), cross-language interoperability, managed execution, assemblies, and security.

Discusses aspects of incorporating data access functionality into your applications.

Discusses programming subjects not related to user-interface creation: security, exception handling, I/O, serialization, and so on.

Discusses topics such as hosting the common language runtime, managed threading, and using side-by-side execution.

Discusses security issues covering the lifetime of an application.

Provides an introduction to .NET Framework XML features, with links to major sections of the .NET Framework documentation in which you can find more information.

Discusses the steps needed to make your application useful for an international audience.

Introduces the .NET Framework-based, hardware-independent environment for running applications on resource-constrained computing devices.

Provides instructions for the implementation of specific development tasks or technologies, as well as examples of complete ..NET Framework applications.

Provides information about the QuickStarts, a series of brief samples that demonstrate key .NET Framework technologies.

Contains syntax and examples for the entire .NET Framework.

Contains language reference topics that explain how to launch Visual Studio and build from the command prompt.

Contains error message topics for Visual Studio.

Contains automation model language-reference topics for the integrated development environment (IDE), including debugging.

Compares keywords, data types, operators, and programmable objects (controls) for Visual Basic, C++, Visual C#, Java, JScript, and Visual FoxPro.

Contains topics for dialog boxes, windows, and other UI elements found in Visual Studio. Also covers Shortcut Keys.

Contains language-reference topics that explain how to use commands to interact with the IDE from the Command window and Find/Command box.

Contains topics discussing the steps involved in the development of specific applications types or major application features.

Describes various ways to get technical support.

Describes features that make Microsoft Visual Studio more accessible for people with disabilities.

Links you to major starting points in the Visual Studio documentation.