Recently, Microsoft launched a new developer community aimed at helping career software developers facing challenges in the current economy. The site is called Thrive, and I think the idea is that not only should you be able to survive the current economic climate, but if you play your cards right, you canthrive. There’s a lot of good material here from folks you probably already know (or should know):

• A 10-part podcast from.NET Rocks on “Development in a Downturn” including interviews with many well-known developers
• A 32-part screencast series on “How to be a better developer”
• Step by Step resources to help get into new technologies
• Job Search functionality
• Local developer connection help (find user groups and bloggers in your area)

The site is organized into three parts: Advance Your Career, Enhance Your Skills, and Connect with Your Community. If you haven’t looked at it yet,check Thrive out and see if there’s something there you might find valuable.