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VSPackages

Visual Studio 2010

VSPackages are software modules that extend the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE) by providing UI elements, services, projects, editors, and designers.

In This Section

VSPackage Essentials: Presents the important elements of a VSPackage.
Implementing the IVsPackage Interface: Explains how to implement the IVsPackage interface.
Managed VSPackages: Explains how to create VSPackages in managed code.
Developing VSPackages By Using the Visual Studio Library: Explains how to use the Visual Studio Library template classes to develop VSPackages in unmanaged code.
Registering VSPackages: Discusses how to register a VSPackage.
How to: Troubleshoot VSPackages: Discusses problems that you may experience with your VSPackage and gives tips for solving them.
How to: Write to the Activity Log: Discusses the use of an activity log to help with debugging VSPackages in retail environments.
Loading VSPackages: Explains how and when VSPackages are loaded by Visual Studio.
VSPackage State: Explains how to save, restore, and change the state of a VSPackage.
VSPackage Branding: Shows how to advertise a VSPackage within Visual Studio.
Best Practices for Security in VSPackages: Helps you to create more secure products by understanding security vulnerabilities.

Related Sections

Visual Studio Integration Architecture: Describes Visual Studio and its IDE, and introduces strategies and techniques for extending the IDE.

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