Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition supports developers working on 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.
Features
Write code faster
Use productivity-enhancing features such as IntelliSense technology, auto-completion, method lookup, syntax and type checking, code snippets, and more.
Build software for Windows
Develop with the Windows APIs or .NET Framework using the same tools to build Windows services, applications, utilities, games, or business applications.
Build software for the Web
Build dynamic Web sites that use AJAX programming techniques to optimize the user experience, or build Web services that integrate applications.
Build software for the Microsoft Office System
Build Office Business Applications to connect end users with data and business processes managed by back-end systems through familiar Office programs.
Build software for mobile devices
Write embedded software and compelling mobile applications that extend data in line-of-business systems to mobile workers.
Add an MSDN subscription
Consider getting an MSDN subscription with your Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition purchase.
MSDN Professional Subscription includes the latest Microsoft operating systems and SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services (Developer Editions).
MSDN Premium Subscription includes the latest Microsoft operating systems, a broad range of the latest Microsoft Windows Server System products, and the latest Microsoft productivity applications.
Both subscription levels include technical support and continuously updated technical content.
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