Software Suite allows switching of programming languages.
Press Release Summary:
Open Source Language Suite enables users to switch between Perl, Python, and XSLT tools for Visual Studio .NET 2003, to choose language that maps best to programming task at hand. Visual Python(TM) v1.8 offers interactive window for testing Python code, while PerlASPX(TM) v1.1 enables Perl programmers to use Perl for dynamic content generation on Microsoft ASP.NET Web servers. Additional tools include Perl Dev Kit(TM) v5.1, Visual Perl(TM) v1.8, and Visual XSLT(TM) v1.8.
Original Press Release:
ActiveState Ships Complete Suite for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003; New Tools for Perl, Python, and XSLT Available Now
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2003--ActiveState(TM) Corp., the leader in professional programming tools for open source developers, today announced the availability of its suite of Perl, Python, and XSLT tools for Visual Studio .NET 2003. PerlASPX(TM), the Perl Dev Kit(TM), Visual Perl(TM), Visual Python(TM), and Visual XSLT(TM) are fully compliant with Microsoft's new release. Available for the first time as a bundle, all three of ActiveState's Visual Studio .NET plugins can be purchased as the ActiveState Open Source Language Suite for Visual Studio .NET, for $495.
The 1.8 release of Visual Python marks a significant upgrade over the previous versions with the key new features of: an interactive window for testing Python code with immediate feedback, remote debugging, enhanced statement completions, and language reference help.
PerlASPX 1.1 enables professional Perl programmers to use Perl for dynamic content generation on Microsoft ASP.NET Web servers. Built on the Microsoft .NET Framework, PerlASPX adds Perl to the list of supported languages for ASP.NET enabled Web servers.
The Perl Dev Kit 5.1 features essential tools for easily building and deploying Perl applications. It includes tools that enable programmers to painlessly debug Perl scripts; visually manage local Perl installations; and create .NET and ActiveX components, Windows services, and system tray applications.
Visual Perl 1.8 shortens the learning curve for Visual Studio programmers who want to use Perl's strengths for quick application development. Featuring a Perl-aware editor, graphical debugger, and unique Regular Expression toolkit, Visual Perl increases productivity, enabling programmers to produce higher quality code. Visual Perl also features tight integration with Perl Dev Kit, for smooth delivery of .NET components, executables and more.
Visual XSLT 1.8 marries the familiar Visual Studio environment with XSLT-specific debugging and editing features, plus the XPath Workshop. The resulting powerhouse environment helps developers build robust and sophisticated transformations quickly.
"ActiveState's suite of tools afford a rich experience in solving the programming challenges of today," said John Montgomery, director for the Developer and Platform Evangelism Division at Microsoft Corp. "Perl's popularity, Python's ease of use, and XSLT's translation power gives developers more flexibility in building powerful .NET Framework applications for the Web."
"With the ability to easily switch between Perl, Python, and XSLT in Visual Studio .NET, developers have greater choice in choosing the language that maps best to their programming task," said Matt Herdon, Director of Product Management, Programming Tools, ActiveState. "And Python programmers will be very pleased with the new capabilities of Visual Python."
The ActiveState Open Source Language Suite for Visual Studio .NET is a value-priced bundle of Visual Perl, Visual Python, and Visual XSLT for $495. These productivity tools, as well as the Perl Dev Kit and Perl ASPX are also available individually. Free twenty-one day trial licenses, educational licenses, and more information are at www.ActiveState.com/Products.
About ActiveState Corp.
ActiveState is the leading provider of software solutions that increase productivity and organizational efficiency through the innovative use of open source technology. Additional information on ActiveState's industrial strength anti-spam software for enterprises and programming tools for open source language developers is available at: www.ActiveState.com.
ActiveState, PerlASPX, Perl Dev Kit, Visual Perl, Visual Python, and Visual XSLT are trademarks of ActiveState Corp. All other company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
(C) ActiveState Corporation 2003.
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