Microsoft is highlighting Visual Studio Dev Essentials, a free developer membership that provides access to a wide range of tools, cloud services, downloads, and training resources. Designed to help developers build apps for any platform, the program brings together essential technologies and learning materials in one place. From development environments to cloud credits and educational content, Dev Essentials aims to make it easier for developers to start building and innovating.
Here’s what you need to know:
Why Dev Essentials Matters
Dev Essentials is a free developer membership that brings together the tools, cloud services, downloads, and training you need to build applications for any platform. Whether you're developing for macOS, Linux, Windows, web, mobile, backend services, or the cloud, it provides resources to help you get started and keep learning.
Who It’s For
Dev Essentials is ideal for developers using Visual Studio Community or Visual Studio Code, as well as students, hobbyists, and professionals using Microsoft Visual Studio Professional or Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise.
What You Get
Members gain access to developer tools, learning resources, and software downloads, along with cloud services like a free Microsoft Azure account that includes $200 in credits and tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Developer Edition.
How to Get Started
Visit the Dev Essentials page, sign in with your Microsoft account, and activate the benefits you want. From there, you can explore tools, cloud credits, downloads, and training resources — all in one place. Start with whatever sparks your curiosity, whether it’s a new language, cloud service, or developer workflow improvement.
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