Quickly Build Business Applications
Get up and running in minutes and easily choose a deployment method that fits your needs.
Create a useful, intuitive application while LightSwitch handles the code
Microsoft Visual Studio LightSwitch 2011 makes it simple for users of all skill levels to quickly build and deploy polished, user-friendly business applications that look like they were created by a professional designer.
Familiar and professional applications, coding optional
Download one or more of the extensible, pre-built application shells—called starter kits—to help you give your application the look and feel of popular Microsoft software, like Office and Windows, without starting from scratch
Desktop, web, or cloud—you choose
Create one application and deploy it to ensure the highest adoption and use by your users. LightSwitch lets you decide on a deployment method after your application is built, then writes the code to make it happen.
Video: Build your first LightSwitch app
LightSwitch Datasheet
Discover the Top 10 Benefits of Visual Studio LightSwitch and compare it with Visual Studio Pro.
Download the LightSwitch datasheet ›Creating your first business application
Watch a more detailed video to see how quick and easy it is to create your first business application using LightSwitch.
Watch video ›White Paper: Quickly Build Business Apps
A walkthrough of developing a sample LightSwitch application that covers a wide range of techniques and features.
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