AppFabric Developer

Start here to find everything you need to develop cloud applications using the AppFabric.

Download AppFabric SDK

The AppFabric SDK includes API libraries, tools, samples, and documentation for building connected applications with the .NET platform.

Create an AppFabric Account

Before you get started, you need to have an AppFabric Account.

1. Log into to the AppFabric Developer Portal using your Windows Live ID
2. Provide a subscription name, which is used for identifying your subscription while using our website
3. Add a solution with a unique solution name

What is the AppFabric?

This brief video gives an introduction to AppFabric. We'll explore its components, what they do and what value they provide.

AppFabric SDKs and Tools

• AppFabric SDK for Java™ Developers
  This an interoperable open source software development kit (SDK) - set of libraries, tools, prescriptive patterns & guidance & real world sample applications that will enhance productivity for Java developers.
• AppFabric SDK for Ruby Developers
  AppFabric for Ruby is an open source software development kit (SDK) that helps Ruby programs communicate with Windows Azure platform AppFabric using plain HTTP.
• AppFabric SDK for PHP Developers
  AppFabric SDK for PHP Developers is an open source software development kit (SDK) that helps PHP programs communicate with Windows Azure platform AppFabric using RESTful APIs.

Whitepapers

• Introducing the Windows Azure platform
  Using computers in the cloud can make lots of sense. Rather than buying and maintaining your own machines, why not exploit the acres of internet-accessible servers on offer today? Learn about the Windows Azure Platform in this white paper.
• An Introduction to the AppFabric for Developers
  This overview paper introduces the AppFabric, each of its building block services, and how they fit together.
• A Developer’s Guide to Access Control for the Windows Azure platform AppFabric
  This whitepaper shows developers how to use a claims-based identity model and Access Control to implement single sign-on, federated identity, and role based access control in Web applications and services.
• A Developer’s Guide to the Service Bus for the Windows Azure platform AppFabric
  This whitepaper shows developers how to use the Service Bus to provide a secure, standards-based messaging fabric to connect applications across the internet.

AppFabric Communities

Meet the Bloggers

Code Samples

• Windows Azure Issue Tracker
• Check out Clemens’ blog to see more code samples

AppFabric on MSDN

• Learn more about AppFabric on MSDN

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