Development Tools

Ascending Integration focuses on using Microsoft's latest software development tools. These tools allow us to create the most robust, high quality applications in the most efficient manner. These tools include:

  • Visual Studio .Net 2005

    The majority of our work is done in this highly advanced programming tool. Since its release in 2002, Microsoft's .Net Framework has quickly become the gold standard in the software development world. Its v2.0(also called .Net 2005), released in late 2005, has maintained this reputation and continued to fulfill its mission to transform software development. According to a study conducted by Lionbridge Technologies in May of 2006, ASP.NET 2.0 allows web developers to accomplish tasks upwards of 113% faster than traditional ASP.  The programming language of choice, for Ascending Integration, within the .Net Framework is C#.

    Interested in learning more about the history of Visual Studio .Net? Check out Wikipedia's .Net Framework

  • SQL Server 2005

    We suggest SQL Server 2005 for all of our customer's new applications. It provides numerous benefits that allow for easily managing data, maintaining security, allowing applications to scale, and its Reporting Services allow for integration of robust business reporting.

    Interested in learning more about SQL Server 2005's advantages? Check out MSDN's SQL Server white paper

  • Atlas Framework

    Atlas is Microsoft's cross-browser AJAX development framework. This framework allows us to quickly develop AJAX enabled web-based business applications.

    Interested in learning more about Atlas? Check out The Official Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX Site.

  • Team Foundation Server

    Team Foundation Server is Microsoft's latest complete project management system. It provides the most sophisticated tools to allow for seamless collaboration between all stakeholders of a project. It manages creation of specifications, project management, source and versioning control, and quality assurance testing.

    Interested in learning more about Team Foundation Server? Check out MSDN's Team Foundation Server