Guidance

Feb 26 2006 2:51 PM

I am a programmer working with .Net environment .I downloaded DevForce Express after seeing it highlighted at http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework. I also went to the website and saw how to write an application in 15-20 minutes. Now I want to know the following questions
Will this really help me increase my programming skills and speed as I saw on the site?
And secondly , my friend says, I will get more value for writing code as I go along in my career but more compensation in my job by using productivity tools. Is that right?
 
I am new to programming (first job) so guidance and suggestions are always welcome, please

Thx
Venky