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Visual Studio 11 Beta
Microsoft will ship a beta of Visual Studio 11 and .NET Framework 4.5 on Feb. 29.
Java Projects
Team Foundation Server Build triggers a build of a Java project using a Java build engine.
Code Clone–Comparing Two Matches
Comparing matching instances of code detected by a code clone analysis.
Give Feedback
Stakeholder captures and provides feedback to the development team.
IntelliTrace Analyze
Analyzing an IntelliTrace file in Visual Studio 11 Ultimate.
New UI
Visual Studio 11 eliminates the use of color, providing a clean, professional developer experience.
PowerPoint Storyboarding
Creating a storyboard using the new PowerPoint Storyboarding add-in to capture and validate user requirements.
Product Backlog With Forecast Lines
Product Backlog in Team Foundation Server Web Access.
Request Feedback
Requesting stakeholder feedback on an application in development.
Sprints
Sprint Burndown Chart
Taskboard
Here’s a look at the Visual task board with in-line editing and drag-and-drop experiences for managing the flow of work.
Team Explorer Everywhere (TEE)
Developers using Eclipse can be part of a team using Visual Studio Team Foundation Server with Team Explorer Everywhere. You can see Eclipse with Team Explorer Everywhere loaded.
TEE With Apache Maven
Team Explorer Everywhere provides Eclipse developers with the ability to build Java projects and collaborate with others using Team Foundation Server.
Unit Testing
The extensible unit testing framework in “Visual Studio 11” allows you to run unit tests in your solution from a single Unit Test Explorer view, including xUnit.net, NUnit or tests for any other third-party testing frameworks for which adapters are available.
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Microsoft is delivering the beta versions of Visual Studio 11 and the .NET Framework 4.5 on Feb. 29. In a “sneak peek” with press and analysts, Microsoft shared some details about what the software giant plans to include in the next major version of its flagship development tools suite, code-named Visual Studio 11. S. “Soma” Somasegar, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s Developer Division, said the new toolset focuses on three primary themes: modern consumer and business apps, simplified and productive development environment, and collaborative and agile software teams. Moreover, Somasegar said, “We will be in lock-step between the platform [Windows 8] and the tools.” Microsoft released a preview of Visual Studio 11 in September 2011 along with a developer preview of Windows 8 at its BUILD conference. The company is expected to deliver a beta or Consumer Preview of Windows 8 around the same time as the beta of Visual Studio is delivered. Microsoft said Visual Studio 11 is an integrated solution that helps individuals and development teams of any size to be productive and focused, collaborate seamlessly with colleagues, and turn their ideas into exceptional and compelling applications. Here, eWEEK looks at some of the key new features and enhancements Microsoft is offering developers in the new release.