Visual Studio .NET 2005
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Visual Studio.NET 2005 is the latest development suite from Microsoft, due for release in the third quarter of 2005.
Based on the latest version of the .NET Framework (Version 2) this latest version of Visual Studio is currently in Beta testing. The Beta 2 version of this software is available from Microsoft through its Microsoft Customer Preview Program.
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Editions
- Team System
- Professional Edition
- Tools for the Microsoft Office System
- Standard Edition
- Express Editions, low cost versions designed for hobbyists, enthusiasts, and students
Features
Visual Studio 2005 will:
- Reduce the amount of coding a developer has to write by up to 70%
- Assist Web Developers to develop Accessible Web Sites (According to recent Accessibility Legislation)
- Allow users to develop Web Sites that can be personalised (e.g. different content can be displayed to different people)
Express Edition
See Visual Studio 2005 Express
The key developer of ASP.NET, Scott Guthrie maintains a blog which includes information about this new release.
External links
- Scott Guthrie's BLOG (http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/)
- Microsoft's Visual Studio.NET 2005 Site (http://msdn.microsoft.com/vs2005/)
- Mark Cliggett's WebLog (http://weblogs.asp.net/markcli/)
The last of those links (Mark Cliggett's Log) is very interesting in describing Microsoft's current and developing philosophy with regards to making early builds of their software available to the general public on a regular basis