 Existing development skills honed while building Web applications, smart clients, and distributed systems transfer to building SaaS applications. However, several new services can be leveraged in SaaS, and a wealth of new information regarding these opportunities exists. Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) An essential resource for developers using Microsoft tools, products, and technologies. It provides access to Microsoft applications, discussion forums, and programming information, including sample code, documentation, technical articles, and reference guides: Information about SaaS This site provides information about architecture and best practices for scalable applications enabled for multiple tenants. Information for ISVs ISVs looking to build an SaaS solution can leverage the Microsoft platform to get to market quickly and to reduce costs. Microsoft offers many resources targeted at the ISV community, including technical and business resources. Explore how ISVs can benefit from developing SaaS using Microsoft software.
Windows Live Dev Targeted at developers looking for information on the Windows Live platform, the dev.live.com site helps developers get started with Windows Live services, provides the latest documentation and APIs, samples, access to community areas and relevant blogs, and announcements of future releases and innovations. This site provides developer information for Gadgets, Expo, Messenger, Search, Spaces, Virtual Earth, and more. Windows Live Gallery Targeted at developers looking to customize their Windows experience, this gallery helps you find cool and useful Gadgets, custom Toolbar buttons, Messenger bots, and more. It also enables developers to upload their creations to the gallery for all to see and use.
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