SharePoint development solutions are web applications that help you create and maintain SharePoint sites. These solutions can be either SharePoint-specific or general purpose. SharePoint-specific solutions can be created using any programming language, but the majority of developers use Visual Studio as their IDE. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most popular SharePoint development solutions for Windows. Visual Studio Solutions for SharePoint Visual Studio offers a set of built-in features to simplify the development process of SharePoint applications. If you are new to SharePoint development, you can start with a free trial of Visual Studio 2013 (or any other version).