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As a team we are using Visual Studio 2005 with framework 3.0. I am thinking if it will be nice for us to switch to Visual Studio 2008 with framework 3.5 ? Is it worth it ?
Thanks.
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Yes, it is 100% worth it. Visual Studio 2008 supports 2005 code (.net 2.0) completely. There are also a lot of improvements that you'll enjoy as you use 2008.
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Multi-Targeting support (utilization of Dev Studio 2008 for all .Net project, without having to convert them)
Refactor (Productivity tools / Macro )
Unit Test (Pro only)
Better Web Designer with improve Editing and CSS Support
CSS Source View Intellisense
Transparent Intellisense (don’t hide code behind)
ASP.NET AJAX
JavaScript support with Intelissense
JavaScript Debugging
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Designer LINQ (Language INtegrated Query)
Object Relational Designer (O/R Designer)
Better debbuging capabilities (Multithread, script, LINQ, WPF)
Debug Remote process, SQL Debug, XSLT Debug (Professional version only)
New reporting tool (with PDF support)
Crystal report new feature (also ASP.NET) (Pro version only)
Community help (comment added by user in online help)
ClickOnce Deployment enhancement (setup)
Better Vista support
Office support (Pro version only)
Many tools for smart device (Pro version only)
With Dev Studio 2008 SP1
Support for Smart Device Occasionally connected Application
Power Packs Controls and components
Printer Compatiblity Library (use VB6 report without rewriting them)
Sources:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb386063.aspx#Original
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/products/cc149003.aspx
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