Visual Studio 2012 Launch on Programmer's Day!


    Today, on the day of the programmer, a wonderful event will take place - the release of a new product for developers - Visual Studio 2012. At the address www.visualstudiolaunch.ru , broadcasting of a virtual event will begin in a few hours from which you will learn about the new products that we included in this product. Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 has many new development features for Windows 8, the Internet, SharePoint, mobile devices and cloud services, as well as application lifecycle management tools to remove barriers between employees and reduce labor costs.


    What's New in Visual Studio 2012


    It's no secret that a new era has come for applications. Devices that are always connected and cloud services provide previously inaccessible features. Developers can connect to them from anywhere, creating first-class applications that will be instantly available to millions of users.

    That is why we consider Visual Studio 2012 one of our most significant releases. This environment is specifically designed so that you can succeed in an environment where the most important thing is new ideas and the speed of their implementation. The new version includes a very large number of changes. You can find out more about them (in Russian) at msdn.microsoft.com/ru-ru/library/bb386063.aspx. We also prepared for you short introductory videos that in 2-3 minutes will help you get acquainted with the capabilities of Visual Studio 2012.
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    New look


    From the moment you launch the environment, you will notice that a lot has changed. The interface has been completely redesigned to simplify work and facilitate access to daily tools. Toolbars have become easier, the number of tabs has been reduced, and new ways to search by code have appeared. All this will simplify the navigation for you through the application and will make it possible to work as you prefer.
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    Windows 8 Ready


    With the release of Windows 8, everything has changed significantly. Visual Studio 2012 has new templates, constructors, testing and debugging tools - everything you need to create attractive applications in the shortest possible time. At the same time, Blend for Visual Studio gives you visual tools to take full advantage of the new Windows 8 interface.
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    Advanced Web Development Tools


    As far as web development is concerned, Visual Studio 2012 also has everything you need - there are new templates, improved publishing tools and full support for new standards like HTML5 and CSS3, as well as the latest improvements in ASP.NET. We also simplified debugging by creating the Page Inspector tool, which allows you to interact with the page being created right in the development environment. Are you planning to enter the mobile market? With ASP.NET, you can use controls that are self-optimizing for phones, tablets, and other devices with small screens in your applications.
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    Cloud support


    Previously, everyone had to independently maintain their own servers. Significant infrastructure investments were required to scale. Now you have access to an almost unlimited number of servers in the cloud and can scale memory and computing power as you wish. As part of Visual Studio, you will find first-class tools for porting applications to Windows Azure, including new templates and publishing options, support for distributed cache and a reduced installation profile.
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    Business Application Support


    You will also notice significant improvements in working with SharePoint, including new constructors, templates, and deployment options. You can use advanced application lifecycle management features for SharePoint, such as performance profiling, unit testing, and IntelliTrace. Perhaps the most pleasant surprise will be LightSwitch, a tool that allows you to create working applications without intensive coding.
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    Flexible processes and robust application lifecycle management


    As the complexity of applications increases, you will need tools to help you build teamwork. That is why we have introduced a flexible approach to work. Using Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server, you can implement flexible workflows according to your plan without breaking existing workflows. You can also attract all employees to the work, as the environment allows you to track requirements and feedback from all participants in the process.
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    You can also give us responsibility for managing the application lifecycle. Using Team Foundation Service, you get all the functionality of ALM without the need to maintain the appropriate infrastructure. This allows even a small team to take advantage of version control, code analysis, and flexible planning.

    Time to learn and create!


    Of course, this is only a small part of the news regarding Visual Studio. On your own, you will find at the msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb386063.aspx link many more improvements when working with code, managing the application life cycle and conducting development. And be sure to come to our virtual launch www.visualstudiolaunch.ru !

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