design-time

The design-time tag on WindowsForum.com covers updates and features related to design-time support in Microsoft development tools, particularly Visual Studio 2010 SP1. Discussions include updates for .NET Framework 4 that enable designing and developing applications targeting specific framework versions, such as the 4.0.3 Beta and Platform Update 1. Additionally, design-time support is mentioned in the context of Windows Phone development, where Silverlight controls like Panorama and Pivot include templates and sample data for design-time use. These threads focus on enabling developers to work with the latest framework features during the design phase of application development.