Computer Languages

The Computer Languages section provides detailed technical specifications for certain Microsoft computer languages that are used by Microsoft products. This section presents technical documents about Microsoft general purpose languages and domain-specific languages.

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Explore the Computer Languages Documentation

• Microsoft General Purpose Programming Languages

• Microsoft Domain-Specific Languages

Downloads	Related Sections	Sites
General Purpose Programming Languages .zip file Domain-Specific Languages .zip file (34+ MB)	Document Programs Protocols Standards Support Data Portability	Open Specifications Dev Center