Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft
Microsoft .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Visual C# (CSharp, C Sharp, C-Sharp) Developer Training, Visual Studio
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C# Online.NET Software Review
As the saying goes, "Buy the premise and you buy the bit." In other words, with every major Microsoft release like Visual Studio 2005, you are not getting simply a new productivity tool; but, you are tacitly accepting the Microsoft strategic agenda. In fact, you are being actively recruited. The extended Start Page, for example, is a recruiting poster: "Microsoft needs You!"
Developers need to be aware of the implications of the choices they are making when selecting tools with built-in application models. In many ways, the tool defines the problem. It's a productive path and a smooth ride; but, all roads lead to Rome.
The approach taken in Visual Studio 2005 is platform-driven. Its purpose is to serve as a gateway to .NET packages and services from various developer communities each with its own view of .NET. Visual Studio attempts to relate the choice of programming language with software tasks and programmer capabilities.
This contrasts with premium Java IDEs which are language-driven, offering synchronized views for maximizing language use. But, what choices do Windows .NET developers have? Java developers can choose from Eclipse, JBuilder, and NetBeans.
Here are some Visual Studio 2005 features:
- More fully featured, but slower than Visual Studio 2003.
- Highly customizable from the outset.
- New reactoring facilities—rename!
- Code snippets facility—language-level shortcuts.
- Easy-to-use data source and other new components.
- Rapidly growing number of third-party plug-ins and extensions.
It seems that Microsoft is trying hard to catch up to the existing capabilities of the premium Java IDEs; but, they're not there yet.
Bottom line
Visual Studio 2005 is the IDE for Windows .NET developers.
Publisher's description
Visual Studio Standard Edition is an entry point professional development tool that maintains the simplicity of the Express line but delivers access to the powerful development tools necessary to construct data-focused client applications, n-tier applications (Connected Systems) using Web services, and rich Web applications.
Visual Basic 6.0 developers moving to the .NET Framework will find that Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition combines the productivity enhancements coming to Visual Basic 2005 such as My, IntelliSense, Code Snippets, and Edit and Continue with the power that they require for constructing line of business applications and migrating to a modern development environment.
Visual Studio Standard Edition also provides Web developers who are building line of business applications with a full-featured development environment for constructing advanced data-driven, dynamic applications, while still keeping a slimmed-down, Web focused IDE.
Visual Studio Standard Edition includes advanced Web development features, such as pre-compilation of Web sites, full debugging tools, richer data-access, Section 508 and WCAG accessibility checking, and simplified support for site localization.
Visual Studio Standard Edition also includes support for extending the development environment with over 300 tools from over 250 Visual Studio Integration Partners (VSIP) program participants.
- Ideal for the part-time or occasional developer to develop and deploy client-server based Windows, Web, SmartPhone, and Pocket PC applications
- Support for Visual Basic, C#, C++, and J# languages
- "Drag and drop" user interface designers for virtually every type of application; Master Pages support for maintaining a consistent look and feel across Web applications
- Includes a built-in Web server for testing Web applications, IIS is not needed; integrated SQL Reporting Services
- Edit and Continue for simple, intuitive debugging; integrated ClickOnce support
| Minimum PC Processor Supported | Intel® Pentium® |
| Minimum PC CPU Speed | 600MHz |
| Minimum PC RAM Required | 192MB |
| Full install PC RAM Needed | 256MB recommended |
| Minimum PC HD Space Required | 2 |
| Minimum PC HD Space Required Units | GB |
| Optical Drive Type Required | CD-R |
| Minimum Display Resolution Required | 1024 x 768 |
| Minimum Color Depth supported | 8-bit(256) |
| Package Type | Retail |
| Type of Distribution Media | CD |
| Languages supported | English |
| Additional Details | Additional Requirements: Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device |
| License Type | Upgrade Package |
| Number Of Users | 1 User |
| Software Compatibility | Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4, Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (WOW), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, x64Editions(WOW), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, x64Editions(WOW), Microsoft Windows Vista |
| Manufacturer Part # | 127-00021 |
| Parts Warranty | N/A |
| Labor Warranty | N/A |
