Visual Studio Product Roadmap

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The Visual Studio roadmap was recently updated, and S. Somasegar, VP of the Developer Division, blogged a bit about the future of Visual Studio last fall after the launch of Visual Studio 2005.

Here are some highlights from the roadmap...

Visual Studio Product Roadmap

Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" delivers on Microsoft’s vision of smart client applications by enabling developers to rapidly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality rich user experiences. With Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" organizations will find it easier than ever before to capture and analyze information so that they can make effective business decisions. Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" enables any size organization to rapidly create more secure, manageable & reliable applications that take advantage of Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System.

Improve Developer Productivity

Delivers innovative new programming language features, such as those found with in the .NET Language Integrated Query (LINQ)
Enables designers and developers to work together more effectively than ever
Enable Web developers to quickly build applications with the broadest possible reach and a rich, browser based client experience

Manage the IT Lifecycle

Improve the critical interactions across the IT organization, from business analysts to the development staff to those responsible for managing and operating solutions
Amplify team impact through integrated software lifecycle intelligence and reporting tools
Expand collaboration benefits to additional roles in the software lifecycle, including tools for database professionals

Employ the Latest Technologies

Take advantage of Windows Vista support and the Aero guidelines give applications a fresh look and better views of data
Create compelling new applications and experiences with .NET Framework 3.0 technologies — Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation and the Windows Workflow Foundation
Take advantage of the 2007 Office System and build compelling business solutions