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Microsoft Expression Blend vs Microsoft Visual Studio

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Expression Blend and Microsoft Visual Studio. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Expression Blend

Microsoft Expression Blend

Development

Microsoft Expression Blend is a user interface design tool that allows designers and developers to create graphical interfaces and prototypes for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Silverlight applications. It provides tools for creating design environments and adding interactivity without writing code.

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Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft Visual Studio

Development

Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft for building applications on Windows, web, and cloud platforms. It supports multiple programming languages and allows developers to code, debug, test, and deploy software all in one tool.

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