Difference between Visual Basic 2010 Express and the paid version
We just download Visual Basic 2010 Express and installed it.
We currently have applications developed and working in Visual Basic 6 SP6 and the databases used with VB6 are MsSQL 2000 and 2005.
We mostly developed and maintain financial applications such as invoicing, purchases, inventory, budgeting, etc. We are not developing in web, media, mobile, graphics, animations, scientific, etc. and we are not planning to get into those area anytime soon.
We have viewed a lot of docs referring to the differences in both free and paid versions and have been bombarded with a lot information, so we need help.
With all this information provided, we would like the experienced EE's unique input and recommendations on:
- If we jump directly to start working with the free version, would we be loosing out on
not purchasing the full package based on what we need?
(as we said, we more directed to financial and office apps)
If any EE with both VB6 and VB2005/2010 experience can recommend based on thier experience, that would be great.
We currently have applications developed and working in Visual Basic 6 SP6 and the databases used with VB6 are MsSQL 2000 and 2005.
We mostly developed and maintain financial applications such as invoicing, purchases, inventory, budgeting, etc. We are not developing in web, media, mobile, graphics, animations, scientific, etc. and we are not planning to get into those area anytime soon.
We have viewed a lot of docs referring to the differences in both free and paid versions and have been bombarded with a lot information, so we need help.
With all this information provided, we would like the experienced EE's unique input and recommendations on:
- If we jump directly to start working with the free version, would we be loosing out on
not purchasing the full package based on what we need?
(as we said, we more directed to financial and office apps)
If any EE with both VB6 and VB2005/2010 experience can recommend based on thier experience, that would be great.
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So in conclusion, we can jump right into VB Express 2010 without no problem (obviously based on our needs listed above) and continue developing our apps? Also, if we need to convert or develop reports, DataReport is not supported in VB2010e, hence, we'll need to use Crystal in its place?
Is this a safe assumption?
Is this a safe assumption?
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OK, that means I can jump into vb2010e, develop all my financial apps with no problems except I can't develop any reporting under this version?
Yes?
Yes?
Turns out that's your limitation. Here's what I would do, start with the express version and see if you can get the paid version approved. So that at least you can get something going for now.
Arun
Arun
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Yes that's what we were going to do prior placing this question. But we wanted experienced insight on this direction. I understand that whatever decision we make, its responsibility is entirely ours. Nevertheless, we would greatly appreciate an EE that has gone thru something similar or assisted another member or partner or client in similar circumstance.
We definitely know that the paid version is the sure way to go, but based on that our department currently develop under VB6, all directed to finances & office apps, is the Express version sufficient for now?
Based on all the answers provided here, the between the lines response, seemed to be a "Yes".
We definitely know that the paid version is the sure way to go, but based on that our department currently develop under VB6, all directed to finances & office apps, is the Express version sufficient for now?
Based on all the answers provided here, the between the lines response, seemed to be a "Yes".
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?
I'm not sure if there's another question I'm missing, but so far I think we're on the same page.
Arun
Arun
What's the difference between Visual Studio 2010 Professional Academic version and Visual Studio 2010 Professional?
I know there's a huge difference in price.
any feedback much appreciated!
I know there's a huge difference in price.
any feedback much appreciated!
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nmarun,
Before placing the question in EE, the "Title" part of question, "Difference between Visual Basic 2010 Express and the paid version", we already had the answer; technically, we do know the difference between the versions. But in the question's contents, I do ask for an experienced-based recommendation:
"- If we jump directly to start working with the free version, would we be loosing out on
not purchasing the full package based on what we need?
(as we said, we more directed to financial and office apps)"
We already know that definitely we will be loosing on the features the paid version provides, but based on the info we provided, do we really need it? We have given information on the market our department develop for and on what we will not be developing in order that we can have an experience feedback on somebody who went thru something similar or assessed another individual in something similar.
Maybe we're looking for a more direct answer, a "yes" or "no".
If there is no one then, I fully understand and will close the question.
Before placing the question in EE, the "Title" part of question, "Difference between Visual Basic 2010 Express and the paid version", we already had the answer; technically, we do know the difference between the versions. But in the question's contents, I do ask for an experienced-based recommendation:
"- If we jump directly to start working with the free version, would we be loosing out on
not purchasing the full package based on what we need?
(as we said, we more directed to financial and office apps)"
We already know that definitely we will be loosing on the features the paid version provides, but based on the info we provided, do we really need it? We have given information on the market our department develop for and on what we will not be developing in order that we can have an experience feedback on somebody who went thru something similar or assessed another individual in something similar.
Maybe we're looking for a more direct answer, a "yes" or "no".
If there is no one then, I fully understand and will close the question.
I'd say, yes. You do need the full version.
Arun
Arun
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Thanx mmarun... just to close this question, you say I need the full version; if I start with the Express and jump directly to start developing all my new apps for the departments financial needs, what components or features I would be missing in order to develop for this department?
I stress this clarity because some people does recommend the full version, but when i see the features the Express doesn't provide, it seems we can do without it. So if I start out in the Express version, developing for office & accounting needs, what would I be missing if I don't purchase the full version?
I stress this clarity because some people does recommend the full version, but when i see the features the Express doesn't provide, it seems we can do without it. So if I start out in the Express version, developing for office & accounting needs, what would I be missing if I don't purchase the full version?
From your previous posts you've mentioned that you know all the differences between the Express and Professional versions. So I don't see the need to answer your question 'what components or features I would be missing in order to develop for this department?'. Plus this could also be user-specific... some users might be comfortable with some features / plug-ins than others. You are better off asking that question to your developers than to us as they are the ones who'll be using it on a daily basis.
The reason I said you'll need Professional versions is that as time progresses you'll want to add some of those plug-ins for improving productivity. You'll also want to have source control feature which is missing in Express edition.
Arun
The reason I said you'll need Professional versions is that as time progresses you'll want to add some of those plug-ins for improving productivity. You'll also want to have source control feature which is missing in Express edition.
Arun
Do you need any more help on this?
Arun
Arun
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1. Is Resharper and CodeRush/Reflector necessary for the type of development we do?
2. Does VB express have DataReport as VB6?
3. Does VB express support SQL standard edition besides the express edition?