Lightweight, easy-to-use, and easy-to-learn tools for the hobbyist, novice, and student developer.

The Express Editions are lightweight, easy to use, and easy to learn developer tools for hobbyists, enthusiasts, and students. Professional developers may want to evaluate the Visual Studio 2005 languages, including Visual Basic and Visual C#, using the Express Editions. Most professional features of the Integrated Development Environment are not present in the Express Editions, however.

Express Quick Facts.

Price:
Visual Studio Express Editions: Free for 1 year
SQL Server Express Editions: Free

Download Size:
35-70 MB per Express Edition

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Optional components like the MSDN Express Library and SQL Server 2005 Express can increase total download size to approximately 400 MB.

Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition

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Visual C# 2005 Express Edition
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Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
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Visual J# 2005 Express Edition
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Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition
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SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
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