

Visual Studio offers a choice of tools for all phases of software development-development, testing, deployment, integration, and management-and for every kind of developer-from the novice to the skilled professional.

Visual Studio products work well together-not just with one another, but also with other Microsoft software, such as Microsoft server products and the Microsoft Office system. With Visual Studio, software developers benefit from an integrated product experience that spans tools, servers, and services. New versions of Visual Studio keep bringing innovative tools to help developers focus on solving problems, not waste time on minutiae.

From efficient code editors, IntelliSense, Wizards, and multiple coding languages in one integrated development environment (IDE) to high-end application life-cycle management (ALM) products in Microsoft® Visual Studio® Team System. Visual Studio-branded tools continually deliver better ways for software developers to do more with less energy wasted on repetition and drudgery. How Visual Studio improves the process of development: Visual Studio's role is to improve the process of development to make the work of achieving those breakthroughs easier and more satisfying. Every day, software developers break through tough problems to create software that makes a difference in the lives of others. The Microsoft Visual Studio development system is a suite of development tools designed to aid software developers-whether they are novices or seasoned professionals-face complex challenges and create innovative solutions.
