Overview Visual Studio 2010 Express was a free, lightweight version of Microsoft’s flagship IDE, released on April 12, 2010. It targeted hobbyists, students, and beginners who wanted to build desktop, web, or Windows Phone applications without purchasing the full Visual Studio suite. Available Editions Unlike later all-in-one Express versions, VS 2010 Express came in several separate products:
Visual Studio 2010 Express Review
Overview Visual Studio 2010 Express was a free, lightweight version of Microsoft’s flagship IDE, released on April 12, 2010. It targeted hobbyists, students, and beginners who wanted to build desktop, web, or Windows Phone applications without purchasing the full Visual Studio suite. Available Editions Unlike later all-in-one Express versions, VS 2010 Express came in several separate products:
