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+# Application samples
+
+Applications that are built on Microsoft SQL databases, including SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
+
+Samples are coming soon!
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+
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+# Database connection samples
+
+Contains samples that show how to connect to Microsoft SQL databases, including SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
+
+Samples are coming soon!
+
+
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+# Sample databases
+
+Contains samples databases for Microsoft's SQL databases include SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
+
+Samples are coming soon!
+
+
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+# Database development framework samples
+
+Contains the same TO DO list application built in a variety of development frameworks. The TO DO list works with the Microsoft SQL databases, including SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
+
+Samples are coming soon!
+
+
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+# Database management samples
+
+Contains samples for managing Microsoft's SQL databases including SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
+
+Samples are coming soon!
+
+