The following is a reference to the different versions of the visual Studio/.net IDE that have been used in the past few years:
Visual Studio 2003: Based on. NET 1.1, runs faster, but the ADO Integration section is not perfect for. NET older programmers (who joined the work before 2005).
Visual Studio 2005: Based on. NET 2.0, the disadvantage is that it often causes XSD-related memory overflow problems, and features that are not supported after 2.0, if you do not require. NET 3.0 in your project, and if you use XSD less, you can consider this version of the IDE, This version is currently used less and is suitable for non-. NET Programmer's use.
Visual Studio 2008: Based on. NET 3.5, run faster, the disadvantage is not include 4.0 and later version of the features, this version is currently used in enterprise development, suitable. NET novice use.
Visual Studio 2010: Based on. NET 4.0, running faster, this version is currently the mainstream of enterprise development, which includes 3.5, 4.0 and other functions, suitable. NET professional developers.
Visual Studio 2012: Based on. NET 4.0+, it runs at a speed that is suitable for developers and professionals who need the new features of EF, ASP.
Visual Studio 2013: Based on. NET 4.0+, it runs at a speed that is suitable for developers and professionals who need the new features of EF, ASP.
Visual Studio 2015: Based on. NET 4.0+, it runs at a speed that is suitable for developers, professionals who need the new features of EF, ASP, Mobile development (Xamarin).
The above purely personal view, does not represent the official, welcome to vomit the trough!!!!
Experience with versions of Visual Studio