I have been thoroughly enjoying Visual Studio this semester, and the possibility of using it to work with java code in 2010 intrigues me. Apparently, Microsoft has acquired SourceGear's Teamprise Unit, makers of java development software. I find that Visual Studio's solution based approach to code management really allows the programmer to focus on the product, rather than the syntax. I also enjoy the intelligent suggestions that can be used to complete a phrase before you finish typing. One thing that Visual Studio does not have integrated though, is good cross platform support. Should they choose to support the full range of java development, one could fully design software in windows that would work across the board.
We can only hope that Microsoft leverages the full talent they have gained, and not simply stick them in the closet and steal their intellectual property. This is likely because of Microsoft's size and unique culture. A good example can be seen just a few posts back, where they are designing the Pink phone.
-Tom
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