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Microsoft Developer Network

byMicrosoft
in Application Development Life Cycle Management (Transitioning to DevOps Platforms)
4.6

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Developer Network

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Microsoft Developer Network?

Microsoft Developer Network is a software designed to provide resources, tools, and documentation for software developers working with Microsoft technologies. The software offers access to technical references, code samples, APIs, and development tools that support the creation, testing, and deployment of applications on Microsoft platforms. It addresses the needs of developers by offering up-to-date information on programming languages, application frameworks, and software development kits, facilitating the development of solutions across desktop, web, cloud, and mobile environments. The software also includes forums and support channels aimed at resolving technical issues and sharing knowledge among developers.

Microsoft Developer Network Pricing

Microsoft Developer Network software offers its pricing model through various subscription tiers, which include access to development tools, cloud services, and technical resources. Pricing typically varies based on the selected tier, user type, and included services. Subscription terms can be monthly or annual, and may require purchase for certain levels of access.

Overall experience with Microsoft Developer Network

SENIOR CONSULTANT
3B - 10B USD, Banking
FAVORABLE

“An All-in-One Solution for Corporate Users”

5.0
Dec 10, 2024
It's an all-in-one solution, integration with other Microsoft applications is seamless and helps us achieve all the required things, very reliable as well and much needed for corporate users.
Product Developement Engineer
30B + USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Free library but takes alot of time to find target source”

3.0
Apr 25, 2019
I use this network to reach the libraries and review the codes for specific examples. Sometimes it takes a lot of time to reach the correct library that I search for. But it is helpful for developers.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Performance of Microsoft Developer Network Across Market Features

Microsoft Developer Network Likes & Dislikes

Like

I personally believe it is easy to use while comparing other tools and flexible to integrate with other systems.

Like

You can see lots of different type of codes for different programs. You can have an idea of the code in less time and get rid of you to spend lots of time for writing this code.

Like

Great tools, many are cross platform. Very much cutting edge and web centric. Excellent support across forums and user groups for ease of research when issues come up.

Dislike

N/A

Dislike

The target source can not be easily found all the time. Some codes with error also wasting your time.

Dislike

Microsoft specific in some areas. Heavy focus on leveraging with Microsoft technologies. Strange overlap between applications like Visual Studio Code vs Visual Studio Standard / Enterprise.

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Microsoft Developer Network Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(95 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
39%
4 Star
47%
3 Star
12%
2 Star
2%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

Integration & Deployment

4.4

Service & Support

4.5

Product Capabilities

4.5

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  • SENIOR CONSULTANT
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    An All-in-One Solution for Corporate Users

    5.0
    Dec 10, 2024
    It's an all-in-one solution, integration with other Microsoft applications is seamless and helps us achieve all the required things, very reliable as well and much needed for corporate users.
  • Chief Technology Officer
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Many free tools which make web development much easier

    5.0
    Mar 10, 2022
    Many cross platform tools and libraries for everyday use.
  • Chief IT Officer
    <50M USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    A true partner to achieve efficient product development...

    4.0
    Mar 9, 2022
    We have been part of the developer network from the early beginnings over 20 years ago, it has been a tremendous support to our product development initiatives
  • CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
    50M-1B USD
    Finance (non-banking)
    Review Source

    MSDN helped us complete application development on time and on budget

    5.0
    Mar 17, 2022
    Overall experience was great as it helped us complete our project successfully and on time
  • Medical business associate
    10B+ USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Reducing time and cost by discovering and fixing open source security vulnerabilities.

    5.0
    Jul 23, 2019
    microsoft developer network is the portion of microsoft responsible for managing the firms relationship with the developers and the testers such as hardware developers interested in the operating systems and software developers developing on the various os platforms or using scripting language of microsoft application . although in most casese the software itself function exactly like the full product the MSDN end user license agrrement prohibits use of software in a business production environment
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