The entire IDE was rewritten using the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), allowing for smoother UI transitions and features like "Ctrl+Scroll" to zoom in on code.
Visual Studio 2010 Express was a lightweight, free tier of Microsoft’s Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed for students, hobbyists, and beginner developers . Released in April 2010, it provided a simplified entry point into the .NET Framework 4.0 ecosystem. visual studio 2010 express
Unlike the unified interface of modern versions, the 2010 Express line was split into standalone products based on language or platform: The entire IDE was rewritten using the Windows