Chapter 11. Expressing Yourself with Development Tools
In This Chapter
Diving in to Visual Studio
Exploring the .NET Framework
Taking a look at Report Builder and SQL Server Management Studio
Examining SharePoint Designer
Understanding the transition of PerformancePoint into SharePoint
Exploring the PerformancePoint development platform
Complexity kills. It sucks the life out of developers, it makes products difficult to plan, build, and test, it introduces security challenges, and it causes end-user and administrator frustration. Moving forward, within all parts of the organization, each of us should ask "What's different?," and explore and embrace techniques to reduce complexity.
Getting a good working handle on the Microsoft development tools is pretty straightforward. You don't need to study up on the intricacies of every tool, but if you understand each tool's basic use and how it differs from the other tools, you're equipped for a tour of the overall BI landscape. This chapter aims to bring those tools into your comfort zone.
One of the primary Microsoft development tools is Visual Studio. After you familiarize yourself with Visual Studio, it's easy to move between development projects without having to claw your way up a huge learning curve. Some of the other tools that belong in your basic BI kit include Report Builder, SQL Server Management Studio, SharePoint Designer, PerformancePoint Dashboard Designer, and the Expression Suite — as well as the common thread that ties ...
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