less code to write, still very flexible
SharePoint 2010 has got SharePoint developers smiling... why?
In the 2010 version of SharePoint, major improvements include:
1. Improvements to the entire hosted platform
Sandboxed solutions allow developers to rapidly prototype and develop SharePoint features in a safe and secure environment
Better integration with Visual Studio removes developer obstacles and streamlines implementation and debugging
Faster & Smarter enterprise search
Improved productivity, a scalable unified infrastructure and flexible deployment options.
These features help provide better governance and high availability.
2. Improvements with Visual Studio 2010
Supports dozens of SharePoint 2010 project types out-of-the-box
Deploys both sandboxed and farm-wide custom projects
Enables a seamless debugging experience for code deployed to SharePoint
3. SharePoint Designer
Allows IT Pros to build simple applications without turning to developers
Provides the power of Expression Web focused for SharePoint
Supports site design at a professional level
Gives IT Pros the ability to integrate Line-Of-Business data directly into SharePoint