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New Features of Visual Studio 2008 for .NET Professionals
1. LINQ Support
LINQ essentially is the composition of many standard query operators that allow you to work with data in a more intuitive way regardless.
The benefits of using LINQ are significant – Compile time checking C# language queries, and the ability to debug step by step through queries.
2. Expression Blend Support
Expression blend is XAML generator tool for silverlight applications. You can install Expression blend as an embedded plug-in to Visual Studio 2008. By this you can get extensive web designer and JavaScript tool.
3. Windows Presentation Foundation
WPF provides you an extensive graphic functionality you never seen these before. Visual Studio 2008 contains plenty of WPF Windows Presentation Foundation Library templates. By this a visual developer who is new to .NET, C# and VB.NET can easily develop the 2D and 3D graphic applications.
Visual Studio 2008 provides free game development library kits for games developers. currently this game development kits are available for C++ and also 2D/3D Dark Matter one image and sounds sets.
4. VS 2008 Multi-Targeting Support
Earlier you were not able to working with .NET 1.1 applications directly in visual studio 2005. Now in Visual studio 2008 you are able to create, run, debug the .NET 2.0, .NET 3.0 and .NET 3.5 applications. You can also deploy .NET 2.0 applications in the machines which contains only .NET 2.0 not .NET 3.x.
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Previously developer has to install
6. JavaScript Debugging Support
Since starting of web development all the developers got frustration with solving javascript errors. Debugging the error in javascript is very difficult. Now Visual Studio 2008 makes it is simpler with javascript debugging. You can set break points and run the javaScript step by step and you can watch the local variables when you were debugging the javascript and solution explorer provides javascript document navigation support.
7. Nested Master Page Support
Already Visual Studio 2005 supports nested master pages concept with .NET 2.0, but the problem with this Visual Studio 2005 that pages based on nested masters can't be edited using WYSIWYG web designer. But now in VS 2008 you can even edit the nested master pages.
8. LINQ Intellisense and Javascript Intellisense support for silverlight applications
Most happy part for .NET developers is Visual Studio 2008 contains intellisense support for javascript. Javascript Intellisense makes developers life easy when writing client side validation,
Intellisense Support: When we are writing the LINQ Query VS provides LINQ query syntax as tool tips.
9. Organize Imports or Usings: We have Organize Imports feature already in Eclipse. SInce many days I have been waiting for this feature even in VS. Now VS contains Organize Imports feature which removes unnecessary namespaces which you have imported. You can select all the namespaces and right click on it, then you can get context menu with Organize imports options like "Remove Unused Usings", "Sort Usings", "Remove and Sort". Refactoring support for new .NET 3.x features like Anonymous types, Extension Methods, Lambda Expressions.
10. Intellisense Filtering: Earlier in VS 2005 when we were typing with intellisense box all the items were being displayed. For example If we type the letter 'K' then intellisense takes you to the items starts with 'K' but also all other items will be presented in intellisense box. Now in VS 2008 if you press 'K' only the items starts with 'K' will be filtered and displayed.
11. Intellisense Box display position
Earlier in some cases when you were typing the an object name and pressing . (period) then intellisense was being displayed in the position of the object which you have typed. Here the code which we type will go back to the dropdown, in this case sometimes programmer may disturb to what he was typing. Now in VS 2008 If you hold the Ctrl key while the intellisense is dropping down then intellisense box will become semi-transparent mode.
12. Visual Studio 2008
VS 205 has a feature show both design and source code in single window. but both the windows tiles horizontally. In VS 2008 we can configure this split view feature to vertically, this allows developers to use maximum screen on laptops and wide-screen monitors.
Here one of the good feature is if you select any HTML or ASP markup text in source window automatically corresponding item will be selected in design window.
13. HTML JavaScript warnings, not as errors: VS 2005 mixes HTML errors and C# and VB.NET errors and shows in one window. Now VS 2008 separates this and shows javascript and HTML errors as warnings. But this is configurable feature.
14. Debugging .NET Framework Library Source Code:
Now in VS 2008 you can debug the source code of .NET Framework Library methods. Lets say If you want to debug the DataBind() method of DataGrid control you can place a debugging point over there and continue with debug the source code of DataBind() method.
15. In built Silverlight Library
Earlier we used to install silverlight SDK separately, Now in VS 2008 it is inbuilt, with this you can create, debug and deploy the silverlight applications.
16. Visual Studio LINQ Designer
Already you know in VS 2005 we have inbuilt SQL Server IDE feature. by this you no need to use any other tools like SQL Server Query Analyzer and SQL Server Enterprise Manger. You have directly database explorer by this you can create connections to your database and you can view the tables and stored procedures in VS IDE itself. But now in VS 2008 it has View Designer window capability with LINQ-to-SQL.
17. Inbuilt C++ SDK
Earlier It was so difficult to download and configure the C++ SDK Libraries and tools for developing windows based applications. Now it is inbuilt with VS 2008 and configurable
18. Multilingual User Interface Architecture - MUI
MUI is an architecture contains packages from Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office libraries. This supports the user to change the text language display as he wish.
Visual Studio is now in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, and Korean. Over the next couple of months. Microsoft is reengineering the MUI which supports nine local languages then you can even view Visual studio in other 9 local languages.
19. Microsoft Popfly Support
Microsoft Popfly explorer is an add-on to VS 2008, by this directly you can deploy or hosting the Silverlight applications and Marshup objects
SMTP and POP3 Mail server Setting
Yahoo! Mail Settings
Yahoo Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.mail.yahoo.com (port 110)
Yahoo Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - smtp.mail.yahoo.com (port 25)
Yahoo Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - plus.pop.mail.yahoo.com (SSL enabled, port 995)
Yahoo Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - plus.smtp.mail.yahoo.com (SSL enabled, port 465)
Google GMail Settings
Google Gmail Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.gmail.com (SSL enabled, port 995)
Google Gmail Outgoing Mail Server - use the SMTP mail server address provided by your local ISP or smtp.gmail.com (SSL enabled, port 465)
Lycos Mail Settings
Lycos Mail Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.mail.lycos.com (port 110)
Lycos MailOutgoing Mail Server - smtp.mail.lycos.com or use your local ISP SMTP mail server
AOL Mail Settings
AOL Incoming Mail Server (IMAP) - imap.aol.com (port 143)
AOL Outgoing Mail Server - smtp.aol.com or use your local ISP SMTP mail server
Mail.com Mail Settings
Mail.com Mail Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop1.mail.com (port 110)
Outgoing Mail Server - use your local ISP SMTP mail server
Netscape Internet Service Mail Settings
Netscape Internet Service Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.3.isp.netscape.com (port 110)
Netscape Internet Service Outgoing Mail Server - smtp.isp.netscape.com (port 25, using a secure SSL connection)
Tiscali Mail Settings
Tiscali Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.tiscali.com (port 110)
Outgoing Mail Server - use your local ISP SMTP mail server
Freeserve Mail Settings
Freeserve Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.freeserve.com (port 110)
Outgoing Mail Server - use your local ISP SMTP mail server
Supanet Mail Settings
Supanet Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.supanet.com (port 110)
Outgoing Mail Server - use your local ISP SMTP mail server
What is ASP.NET Futures?
ASP.NET
The new release includes support for managing browser history (Back button support), selecting elements by CSS selectors or classes, and information on accessing “
History support for the Safari browser, inclusion of “titles”, encoding and encrypting of server-side history state and the ability to handle history in the client without a server requirement.
CSS Selectors APIs have been modified to be applicable to W3C recommendations.
A script resource extraction tool that allows you to create script files on disk that originate from embedded resources in assemblies. Important: this version of the browser history feature is now outdated and should not be used. Instead, please download the ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions Preview, which contains the new version.
Where can I get help and support for Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition?
The Express Editions include forum support. Please go to the Visual C++ 2008 Express Forum to post your question.
Does Visual C++ 2008 Express include the "optimizing compiler"?
Yes, Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition includes the same core optimizing compiler that will be included with all other Visual Studio 2008 editions. Some new expanded optimization features, including Profile Guided Optimizations, will be available only in the Standard and above editions of Visual Studio 2008.
What types of application can I build with Visual C++ 2008 Express?
With Visual C++ 2008 Express you can build both native and managed applications. Included is the Windows Platform SDK which you can build applications that take full advantage of the Win32 API.
For whom is Visual C++ 2008 Express intended?
Visual C++ 2008 Express is designed for hobbyists, first-time developers, and students looking for a fun and easy way to build Windows applications.
If I create a Web site with Visual Web Developer 2008 Express, will I be able to continue editing the project if I upgrade to VS 2008 Standard Edition
Absolutely. The Web site layout and file formats are 100% compatible between Visual Web Developer 2008 Express and Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition.
Can I use Visual Web Developer 2008 Express to edit Web projects I created with Visual Web Developer 2005 Express?
When you open a Visual Web Developer 2005 Web project in Visual Web Developer 2008 Express, the project is converted to the new, simpler project layout used with Visual Web Developer 2008 Express. The conversion process also converts existing .aspx pages, .ascx files and other files into a new format. Note that the conversion process creates a backup of your project before the conversion begins.
Do I need IIS to build applications with Visual Web Developer 2008 Express?
No. Visual Web Developer 2008 Express comes with a built-in Web development server that enables you to build and test applications without a dependency on IIS. The server only accepts local requests and is only for build and test. Web applications built with Visual Web Developer can easily be deployed to IIS or your favorite hoster using the built-in copy Web tool.
What programming languages are supported by Visual Web Developer 2008 Express?
Visual Web Developer 2008 Express supports development with Visual Basic and Visual C#. Visual Web Developer 2008 Express also includes rich editors for HTML, XML, JavaScript and Cascade Style Sheets (CSS).
Can I have Web sites using ASP.NET 2.0 and ASP.NET 3.5 on the same machine?
Yes. ASP.NET 20 and ASP.NET 3.5 can be run side-by-side on the same machine. You can easily control which applications and virtual roots target a certain version of the framework.
Does Visual Web Developer 2008 Express support ASP.NET 2.0?
Yes. The ability to target different versions of the .NET framework (i.e. multi-targeting) is available in Visual Web Developer 2008 through the Project Properties menu.
For whom is Visual Web Developer 2008 Express intended?
Visual Web Developer 2008 Express is intended for non-professional, hobbyists, students and beginning Web developers who want to learn how to build ASP.NET 3.5 Web applications.
What is Visual Web Developer 2008 Express?
Visual Web Developer 2008 Express is a stand-alone, lightweight, easy-to-use Web-focused tool for building ASP.NET 3.5 applications. It includes everything you need to begin building Web applications, including a built-in development/test Web server.
Can I have Web sites using ASP.NET 2.0 and ASP.NET 3.5 on the same machine?
Yes. ASP.NET 20 and ASP.NET 3.5 can be run side-by-side on the same machine. You can easily control which applications and virtual roots target a certain version of the framework.
Does Visual Web Developer 2008 Express support ASP.NET 2.0?
Yes. The ability to target different versions of the .NET framework (i.e. multi-targeting) is available in Visual Web Developer 2008 through the Project Properties menu.
Will code from Visual Basic 2005 Express work in Visual Basic 2008 Express?
Visual Basic 2008 Express includes a migration wizard that will help import existing Visual Basic 2005 Express projects. You may need to make some manual adjustments to the code you port over, but the migration wizard is a good first step towards moving your code forward.
Will code from Visual Basic 6.0 work in Visual Basic 2008 Express?
Visual Basic 2008 Express includes a migration wizard that will help import existing Visual Basic 6.0 projects. You may need to make some manual adjustments to the code you port over, but the migration wizard is a good first step towards moving your code forward.
What types of applications can I build with Visual Basic 2008 Express?
Visual Basic 2008 Express can be used to build Windows applications, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications, console and reusable components and controls. If you want to create interactive Web sites, you should use Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition which fully supports the Visual Basic language.
I'm having problems installing my Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition.
If the automated installer doesn't work for you, visit the Express Installation and Setup forum or if you want to download an Express Edition to burn to a DVD for installation on another machine, visit the Express Editions Download page.
Where can I find a list of any backwards breaking changes between the .NET Framework 2.0 and the .NET Framework 3.5?
From .NET 2.0 to .NET 3.0 we have 100% binary compatibility. This is because none of the .NET 2.0 binaries were changed for that update.
From .NET 3.0 to .NET 3.5 we an extremely high level of compatibility with existing applications. This is an estimated 95% binary compatibility without a recompile being required. The last estimated 5% is recommended to be found by testing and the incompatibilities are a result of bug fixes, performance improvements, geo political fixes and security fixes introduced in services packs .NET 2.0 SP1 and .NET 3.0 SP1 as part of the .NET 3.5 upgrade.
Will programs I build with Visual Studio Express work with other versions of Visual Studio 2008, like the Standard Edition?
Absolutely. Visual Studio Express is a great entry point to professional software development, and Microsoft is committed to helping you "graduate" to higher-end products should you need them. Projects you create with an Express Edition will easily migrate to higher-end Visual Studio 2008 projects.
Will the Visual Studio Express Editions install side-by-side with the versions of Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions?
Yes, side-by-side compatibility with other versions of Visual Studio 2005 including Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions and Visual Studio 2008.
Do applications built for Visual Studio 2008 Express Beta 2 work in the official released version?
Generally speaking, yes. Please note that there have been some changes between the betas and the official release, so you make to make some updates to your code accordingly.
How do I make Visual Studio 2008 Express work with .NET 2.0 and .NET 3.0?
The ability to target a version of the .NET Framework other than 3.5 (i.e. multi-targeting) is included in all the Visual Studio Express Edition products. Multi-targeting is available under the Project Properties menu which can be selected by going to Project->
New Features of Visual Studio 2008 and .NET 3.5
VS 2008 Multi-Targeting Support
VS 2008 enables you to build applications that target multiple versions of the .NET Framework. This means you can use VS 2008 to open, edit and build existing .NET 2.0 and ASP.NET 2.0 applications (including ASP.NET 2.0 applications using ASP.NET AJAX 1.0), and continue to deploy these application on .NET 2.0 machines.
ASP.NET
.NET 3.5 has ASP.NET AJAX built-in (no separate download required). In addition to including all of the features in ASP.NET AJAX 1.0, ASP.NET 3.5 also now includes richer support for UpdatePanels integrating with WebParts, ASP.NET AJAX integration with controls like
VS 2008 and Visual Web Developer 2008 also now have great support for integrating JavaScript and
ASP.NET 3.5 also has a new
I think you'll find that LINQ and LINQ to SQL makes it much easier to build much cleaner data models, and write much cleaner data code. I'll be adding more posts to my LINQ to SQL series in the weeks and months ahead (sorry for the delay in finishing them earlier - so much to-do and so little time to-do it all!).
Office development is much richer - including support for integrating with the Office 2007 ribbon, and with Outlook. Visual Studio Tools for Office support is also now built-into Visual Studio (you no longer need to buy a separate product).
New WCF and Workflow projects and designers are now included in VS 2008. Unit testing support is now much faster and included in VS Professional (and no longer just VSTS). Continuous Integration support is now built-in with TFS.
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