what is difference between Sql server 2008 Developer version and Sql server 2008 expess edition

Question

i want to know about the difference in this two version

1. Sql server 2008 Developer edition
2. Sql server 2008 expess edition

Answer 1

See this http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/editions-compare.aspx

Note that Developer Edition contains the same features as the Enterprise edition.

Answer 2

The quick answer is that Express Edition has several limitations in terms of features, but you can freely use it in a live system. Developer edition has every feature of the Enterprise edition, but you can only use it in development, not in any live systems.