A must-have guide that covers all the new features of Visual Studio 2010 Visual Studio allows you to create and manage programming projects for the Windows platform, and the new 2010 version has undergone a major overhaul comprised of significant changes. Written by an author team of veteran programmers and developers, this book gets you quickly up to speed on what you can expect from the newest version of Visual Studio.
Packed with helpful examples, this comprehensive guide explains how Visual Studio 2010 offers you a unique look at the beginning of the IDE's evolution: improved code navigation, annotation and extensibility with the WPF-based shell; better performance and scalability for native code; and fundamental improvements in debugging and test-driven development.
- Examines the new features of Visual Studio 2010, which allows you to create and manage programming projects for the Windows platform
- Walks you through every facet of the Integrated Development Environment (IDE), from common tasks and functions to its powerful tools
- Offers real-world uses for each tool, command, and shortcut of the IDE so that you can easily apply what you learn as you progress through the book
- Includes coverage of application platforms that are supported by Visual Studio 2010, including SharePoint, Windows Azure, RIA Services, and the ADO.NET Entity Framework
- Features additional code samples in C#, as requested by readers of previous editions
With this book, you'll explore each aspect of the development life cycle from a perspective of how Visual Studio 2010 can make your life easier.
Packed with helpful examples, this comprehensive guide explains how Visual Studio 2010 offers you a unique look at the beginning of the IDE's evolution: improved code navigation, annotation and extensibility with the WPF-based shell; better performance and scalability for native code; and fundamental improvements in debugging and test-driven development.
- Examines the new features of Visual Studio 2010, which allows you to create and manage programming projects for the Windows platform
- Walks you through every facet of the Integrated Development Environment (IDE), from common tasks and functions to its powerful tools
- Offers real-world uses for each tool, command, and shortcut of the IDE so that you can easily apply what you learn as you progress through the book
- Includes coverage of application platforms that are supported by Visual Studio 2010, including SharePoint, Windows Azure, RIA Services, and the ADO.NET Entity Framework
- Features additional code samples in C#, as requested by readers of previous editions
With this book, you'll explore each aspect of the development life cycle from a perspective of how Visual Studio 2010 can make your life easier.