Many people are using search engines to find information on the web. This is not bad, but if you are a beginner that needs learning this is not good.
Why seek the web and search for resources? Why not think? You are using Visual Studio, then why search on blogs and different website.
If you are a beginner then you are wrong. It’s time to learn so go here (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx) first.
In the top here, you can choose the coherent language for you. But I prefer English and you’d better choose it if you know well English.
First step: Forget all what you see and concentrate on those parts.
Now let’s Get started!
Now you should see this box in the bottom of the page. This is for beginner. MSDN will guide you. Start with the first box doesn’t leap unless you are a Superman.
The first box is important. You have to choose either you’ll learn Web or Windows development. It’s a big decision unless you’ll learn them both. But you have to start with one to not get confused.
The next part is about training, you need to get certificates if you are planning to continue your life as programmer thus you need good learning!
Virtual labs are cool but require a good connection. It let you try the developer tool, so you have an idea about them…
See the highlight here’s more: A library where to find all you need about programming, the “How Do I?” Videos and troubleshooting.
Second Step: Getting involved…
Now it’s time to work and improve your knowledge. In the first part, we have learned the basis, now it’s time to become a coding warrior!
How can you do that?
Let start with MSDN Forums, the best on the web. Here you can find answers to your question, with the help of several MVP and moderator on the forum. Also some members are giving a good hand that.
If you have learned well the basis then you shouldn’t post beginners question and then perhaps help the other. This is quite important, because I see many of the MSDN forum members (starting from me!) posting question where answers are in the “Get Started” part.
Search for code: The truth is that all programmers are repeating the same code. This is a waste! Code Gallery is a place to not loose time on code already done. Don’t forget to share your code!
CodePlex, is like Source Forge you can found there Open Source Software (even 3d games wow!) More than 1,000 project and growing..
Final Step: Keep the wheel turning
If you don’t keep the wheel turning, you won’t be up-to-date. And then you may waste money and effort. For better programming and results it’s important to stay current with the latest changes on the Microsoft products and technology.
MSDN Flash: You can receive latest news by e-mail or subscribe to the RSS feeds.
MSDN Magazine: A simple magazine where you can read about MS products and technology.
Channel 9: Watch out videos, communicate with others, collaborate?
Need More: MSDN Blogs, TechNet blogs
