Microsoft Visual Studio – comprehensive tools that help unleash your creativity
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional is a great tool for individuals performing basic development tasks. It simplifies the creation, debugging, and deployment of applications on a variety of platforms, including SharePoint and the Cloud. Visual Studio 2010 Professional comes with integrated support for test-driven development, as well as debugging tools that help ensure high-quality solutions.
MSDN Essentials or a full subscription?
Visual Studio 2010 Professional with MSDN Essentials is a one-year trial subscription that provides access to the latest core Microsoft platforms - Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Datacenter - in addition to providing enhanced support from a professional community. Visual Studio 2010 Professional with MSDN Essentials may be upgraded to Visual Studio 2010 Professional with MSDN at the end of the trial period.
Visual Studio 2010 Professional with MSDN is a subscription that provides access to both current and previous versions of core Microsoft platforms. This full subscription includes Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010, Windows Azure utilisation hours, e-learning courses, and much more.
Get more information, try it for yourself, and buy on the Visual Studio 2010 Professional product page.