Visual Studio 11 / .NET 4.5 Roadmap

Question

Is the roadmap for Visual Studio 11 and .NET Framework 4.5 the same as the roadmap for Windows 8?

I want use async/await in my apps TODAY :)

Answer 1

I would expect so*, but Microsoft has not announced this officially yet.

* More specifically, I would image that the VS 11 will RTM around Windows 8 RC to let the developers time to build and publish their application using the final version of VS so they are ready when Windows 8 RTMs.

Answer 2

Is the roadmap for Visual Studio 11 and .NET Framework 4.5 the same as the roadmap for Windows 8?

I want use async/await in my apps TODAY :)

You still can use the async ctp today.

Answer 3

True.

I tried it actually but had problems with the installation. And also as I understood the documentation it requires me to not update Visual Studio in any other way or the async stuff will disappear. So what happens if I install Siliverlight 5 RC?

/Linus

Answer 4

Sounds reasonable. :)

Answer 5

Hi Linus,

 

let me check with the product group on what they are willing to say at this point in time on the roadmap.

 

thanks for the patience!

mike

Answer 6

Hi Linus,

so in the next refresh of the VS tech preview (I believe this will be the Beta release) it looks like the EULA will potentially get changed that permits the usage of async tech preview in production.  This isn't to be confused with the full "Go Live" support scenario that you might have seen in past betas, the next EULA just removes the tech preview clause that prohibits production use.   There is always the danger of compatibility between the Dev Preview, the beta, and the RTM release but it looks like there will be greater flexibility in future builds of Visual Studio even if it is not the RTM version.

 

thanks Linus,

mike

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Answer 7

Hi Mike,

That sounds great. Do you have any information on when we can expect the RTM?

Thanks

Answer 8

Hi Linus,

 

unfortunately I can't comment on release dates yet.  As we get closer, I will let you know. 

 

much appreciated,

mike