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Lightweight, easy-to-use, and easy-to-learn tools for the hobbyist, novice, and student developer. Ideal if you’re a first time programmer or learning a new language.
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Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition
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Visual C# 2005 Express Edition
A great combination of power and productivity for the Windows developer. More Info
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Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
Horsepower with a finer degree of control than other Express Editions. More Info
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Visual J# 2005 Express Edition
Ideal for those with prior Java-language experience or learning the Java language.
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Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition
An ideal environment for dynamic Web development.
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SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
A powerful and easy-to-use database to complement each Express Edition.
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Programming languages includedVB, VC#, VC++, and VJ# are single language. Visual Web Developer includes VC# and VBAllAllVB and VC#All
Office development supportNoNoNoSupport for Excel 2003, Word 2003, InfoPath 2003 and Outlook 2003Support for Excel 2003, Word 2003, InfoPath 2003 and Outlook 2003
Mobile Device SupportNoYesYesNoYes
Unit TestingNoNoNoNoNo
Database design tools (create/modify tables and stored procedures)LocalLocal and remoteLocal and remoteLocal and remoteLocal and remote
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