MicrosoftDocs/cpp-docs resource
C++ Documentation observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
77/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 3579
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 7
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
1621 stars · 984 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
The source repository for Microsoft's C++, C, and Assembler technical documentation published on Microsoft Learn. It covers MSVC, the C++ Standard Library, Visual Studio IDE usage, and related Windows development topics, and accepts community contributions.
Use cases
- learn how to set up C++ development in Visual Studio
- find MSVC compiler and linker documentation
- look up C++ Standard Library reference for Microsoft's implementation
- contribute fixes to Microsoft C++ docs
- learn to debug C++ code in Visual Studio
- understand C++/CLI and C++/CX differences
When to choose
- you need authoritative reference for Microsoft's C++ compiler, libraries, or Visual Studio C++ tooling
- you want to contribute corrections or additions to MSVC documentation
- you're developing Windows applications with C++ and need official guidance
When to avoid
- you need documentation for GCC, Clang, or non-Microsoft C++ toolchains
- you're looking for .NET or general Visual Studio documentation (separate repos)
- you need runnable code or libraries rather than documentation
Facets
learning-resource · maturity active
documentation developer-tools documentation developer-tools programming-languages windows cross-platform cpp msvc microsoft-learn docs c assembler visual-studio
5 sources
- readme: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/cpp-docs · fetched 2026-08-28 · dd13000eb975
- homepage: https://docs.microsoft.com/cpp · fetched 2026-08-29 · 7762292e6d93
- site_page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/build/vscpp-step-0-installation?view=msvc-170 · fetched 2026-08-29 · a6f76b18269f
- site_page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/debugger/quickstart-debug-with-cplusplus · fetched 2026-08-29 · c9a53c9c4995
- site_page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/internet-explorer-microsoft-edge · fetched 2026-08-29 · c363b2f43d4b
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MicrosoftDocs/cpp-docs | main | 77 |
For agents
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