Visual C# Express Features

Microsoft Visual C# Express Edition is a subset of Microsoft Visual C# 2005, and provides many powerful features, including:

Fully ANSI-compliant C# compiler, incorporating C# version 2.0 language enhancements. C# is a powerful object-orientated, type-safe programming language.
Integrated developer environment (IDE) with IntelliSense™ makes entering and building your application as easy as possible.
Powerful debugger for finding and fixing errors.
Full support for Windows Forms and controls, making it easy to create rich user interfaces for your applications.
Database support for local data applications.
Ability to consume Web Services.
ClickOnce Deployment to simplify sharing your finished work.

Applications

Visual C# Express Edition can be used to create applications such as:

Windows applications, using Windows Forms and controls to create a rich user interface.
Command-line utilities.
Class libraries.
Database applications, using SQL Express (local databases only).
Games based on DirectX for managed code. (Separate DirectX SDK installation required.)
And more…