The Web Gadget SDK provides everything you need to get started with developing Gadgets
that run on Live.com and Windows Live Spaces. If you want to take a look at what Gadgets are currently
out there, you can go to
Windows Live Gallery. This is exciting stuff - let's
get started!
Important Note: The Web Gadget platform and this SDK is still in Beta stage. Any guidance offered and API documented are subject to change.
This SDK is provided under the following terms of use.
The Web Gadget SDK consists of the following:
- Web Gadget Developer's Guide
If this is the first time you are developing a Web Gadget, we recommend that
you start here.
- API Reference
Documentation on the complete the Web Gadget API that you can program to.
- Gadget Design Guide
Guidelines to help you with building a beautiful Gadget that will follows our guidelines.
- Web Gadget Project Template
A project template that you can install into Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Web Developer
Express 2005 to make Web Gadget development much easier!
- Additional Samples
Extra samples to show you how to write code to accomplish certain tasks.
- Developer Checklist
Enumerates all the items that your Gadget should comply with.
- Developer FAQ
Answers your most frequently asked questions.
- Development Resources
Other resources to help you be successful with building that awesome Gadget! Includes
Community resources, references and tutorials on JavaScript & DOM, HTML &
CSS, and much more!
Click on one of the items above to get started!
We love to hear about how we are doing! Please send us your
feedback, and let us know how we can improve to make
Gadget development more powerful and easier for you!
Web Gadget SDK
