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. Visual Studio's role is to improve the process of development and make the work of achieving breakthroughs easier and more satisfying.

Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition

Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition provides a full-featured development environment for Windows and Web developers. It offers productivity enhancements for building data-driven client and Web applications. Individual developers looking to create connected applications with next-generation user experiences will find Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition a perfect fit.

Today's developers face the challenge of targeting a broad range of platforms and crafting applications that quickly deliver value to the business. Integrated designers and language features in Visual Studio allow developers to build the connected applications demanded by today's businesses while taking advantage of the .NET Framework 3.5 to reduce development time.

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition is a comprehensive set of tools that accelerates the process of turning the developer's vision into reality. Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition was engineered to support development projects that target the Web (including ASP.NET AJAX), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, The 2007 Microsoft Office system, SQL Server 2008, and Windows Mobile devices. The number of platforms that developers must target to meet business needs is increasing rapidly. Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition provides the integrated toolset for addressing all of these needs by providing a superset of the functionality available in Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition.

Today's developers face the challenge of targeting a broad range of platforms and crafting applications that quickly deliver value to the business. Integrated designers and language features in Visual Studio allow developers to build the connected applications demanded by today's businesses while taking advantage of the .NET Framework 3.5 to reduce development time.

Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions

·         Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition is is the ideal deal tool for productively building object-oriented applications for Windows on the .NET Framework.

·         Visual C# 2008 Express Edition is the ideal deal tool for productively building object-oriented applications for Windows on the .NET Framework.

·         Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition provides a powerful and flexible development environment for creating native Windows and cool 2D and 3D games.

·         Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition provides an ideal environment for creating powerful Web applications.

Visual Studio Team System 2008

Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008 is an integrated Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solution comprising tools, processes, and guidance to help everyone on the team improve their skills and work more effectively together. Visual Studio Team System enables members of your team to:

·         Collaborate and communicate more effectively with other team members and business stakeholders.

·         Ensure software quality using advanced quality tools at every step of the application lifecycle.

·         Gain visibility into project activity and priorities to make informed decisions based on real-time data

·         In addition, over 200 Visual Studio Industry Partners offer products to support a broad range of software processes, tools, and platforms.

Purchasing Visual Studio 2008

The best way to purchase Visual Studio 2008 is to buy it with an MSDN Subscription. Adding a subscription provides continuous, priority access to software updates and technical information.

Visual Studio 2008 Professional can be purchased with either MSDN Premium or Professional Subscription. To find out more about MSDN subscriptions and to purchase Visual Studio 2008 with Subscription, please see our MSDN Subscription home page.

Pricing for Visual Studio 2008 without subscription is below. Please note that it will not be possible to add an MSDN Subscription to any of these editions.