> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xbox.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Microsoft Game Development Kit samples

> Reference samples that ship with the GDK and are hosted in the XBOX-GDK-Samples repository, demonstrating platform features and API patterns end to end.

The GDK ships with reference samples that demonstrate platform features end to end. Use them to verify your install, learn API patterns, and start new projects from a known-good baseline.

## Where to find samples

Samples live in the [XBOX-GDK-Samples GitHub repository](https://github.com/microsoft/Xbox-GDK-Samples) and locally under `%GameDK%\Samples` after install.

## Sample categories

* **Graphics:** Raytracing, mesh shaders, variable rate shading (VRS), and sampler feedback streaming.
* **System:** Async and task queues, packaging, game saves, and Persistent Local Storage.
* **Audio:** XAudio2, spatial audio, and Game Chat 2.
* **Networking:** PlayFab Party, XCurl, and multiplayer.
* **Store:** XStore, in-app purchase, and DLC.
* **Live:** XSAPI achievements, social, multiplayer, and leaderboards.

## Next steps

If a sample builds and runs on your machine, your environment is ready. Create your own project.

> **[Build your first title](https://docs.xbox.com/home/build-first-title/developing-new-titles.md)**
>
> Select a Visual Studio template for PC, XBOX, or a shared codebase.

## See also

* [Set up and install the GDK](https://docs.xbox.com/home/setup-install/get-started.md)
* [Install the GDK toolchain](https://docs.xbox.com/home/setup-install/download-install.md)


## Related topics

- [Users and input devices](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/user/users-input-devices.md)
- [XDK vs GDK audio API comparison](https://docs.xbox.com/build/console-features/audio/overviews/comparison-of-xdk-and-gdk-audio-api.md)
- [Access Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) development resources](https://docs.xbox.com/home/onboarding-access/access-resources.md)
- [Get started with the Microsoft Game Development Kit (contents)](https://docs.xbox.com/home/setup-install/get-started.md)
- [Using Clang with the Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK)](https://docs.xbox.com/tools/tools-pc/visualstudio/gr-vs-clang.md)