SDK Samples Index

See Building SDK Samples for information on how to compile and run an SDK sample.

The SDK samples are comprised of code samples that demonstrate various APIs and coding techniques:

• Begin samples are for the beginning SDK programmer.
  
  
• COM samples show how to use the Component Object Model, including DCOM, ActiveX controls, Automation, and the samples from Kraig Brockschmidt's Inside OLE, Second edition.
  
  
• DbMsg samples show how to use database or message technologies such as ADO, ODBC, OLE DB, SQL Server, Exchange, and MAPI.
  
  
• Graphics samples show how to use such audio and video technologies as Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), Broadcast Architecture, DirectAnimation, DirectX, GDI, ICM, and AVI.
  
  
• Internet samples show how to write applications using Internet and intranet technologies.
  
  
• NetDS samples show how to develop programs that communicate over a network.
  
  
• SDK Tools samples contain source code for various tools.
  
  
• SysMgmt samples show how to write system components.
  
  
• WinBase samples show how to write Windows-based services.
  
  
• WinUI samples show how to write Windows shell services.