Techniques are described herein that are capable of recommending information that is contextually related to code using a social data graph. A machine learning technique is used to determine that the information is contextually related to the code. A social data graph is a graph database that stores information associated with users in a social networking environment. For instance, such information may be retrieved from user profiles, social updates, etc. of the users. A social networking environment is an online service, platform, or domain (e.g., Web site) that facilitates the building of social networks (e.g., social relations) among people who share interests, activities, backgrounds, real-life connections, etc.