As I start to dig into Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1, I begin to realize that there is a lot of great new stuff to learn. If you are like me, one the best ways I like to start understanding a new environment is to see existing code and samples that are already built. If it is one thing VS 2010 provides, it is access to tons of sample code. Not only that, developers also get easy access to great tools and extensions that assist them in developing their applications.
The new Start Page in Visual Studio gives you a number of new options in getting up-to-speed. For example, it includes a Walkthroughs link that gives you access to various code samples to help you get experience in some of the new features.
The Start Page also gives you a boost in tracking down blogs and forums specific to Visual Studio. There is a goldmine of information there to help you get rolling.
And if that isn't enough,S. Somasegar, Sr. VP, Developer Division at Microsoft, launched two sites last year with even more ways to get help.
MSDN Code Gallery: Sample applications and code targeting the developer community.
Visual Studio Gallery: Community supported area providing products and extensions for Visual Studio.
Have Fun!!!