Why does VS Express still exist?

[orangepeel367]

Hi guys,
I was wondering why VS Express still exists when we have VS Community. I only use VS Express because it takes up less space than VS Community. Apart from space, I cant think of a reason to use VS Express.
Will VS Community replace VS Express and are there any benefits for using VS Express?
Thanks :-)

[Thomas1965]

I think it depends on your computer. VS Community needs a powerful PC with at least Win 7.
For older and less powerful PCs the Express editions are better.

[orangepeel367]

@Thomas1965
Thanks for your response.
I understand that VS Express is less demanding, but I dont see why Microsoft would continue to develop such a beastly program like VS Express when VS Express would only appeal to a very small percentage of VS users.
Thanks :-)

[Thomas1965]

I don't think that Microsoft continues to develop the Express editions any further. They are just available for download though not so easy to find.

[E0p9LyTq]

Express still exists, targeted to specific platforms. Such as desktop, UWP, web. Community combines the features of the individual Express into a single package.

MS is really pushing VS Code, it works on Mac, Linux and Windows.

[liuyang]

VS Express is still there because of the LICENSE.

A company could use VS Express to develop commercial softwares, but they can't use VS Community.