Hi guys can I use Visual Studio 2010 express edition to create a telco-grade applications?
A:
You can create commercial applications with the Express Editions, no problem. That is allowed in the licencing conditons. But you need to say what's special about telco-grade apps that might lead other considerations.
Martin
2010-07-13 11:10:36
There's no strict definition of telco or carrier grade, but it implies that the application will provide a 24/7 service with no required down time (typically provided by redundancy and automatic falover) and high reliability such as five nines or better.
Simon Hibbs
2010-07-13 11:18:55
+1
A:
Yes. You can use a text editor like Vi to create a telco-grade (otherwise known as carrier-grade) application, or even Notepad. Being telco-grade has nothing to do with the tools you use to write the software, but the language/compiler/runtime quality, design methodology, testing regime, etc.
You might find it easier using a full version of Visual Studio if the additional capabilities contribute to code quality.
Simon Hibbs
2010-07-13 11:14:31
Yes we're planning to buy the licensed edition but I'm tasked to take a look at the new IDE and all I have now is the express editions.
powerbox
2010-07-13 11:20:27
@powerbox - if you are planning to buy, then I'd suggest looking at MSDN subscriptions. You get access to a lot more than just VS, and if you are developing commercial apps those extras are worth it.
Peter M
2010-07-13 12:39:47