DevExpress has announced the immediate availability of CodeRush Xpress - a free Visual Studio .NET add-in for C# developers. CodeRush Xpress is a comprehensive IDE Productivity toolset specifically designed to help you simplify and shape complex code - making it easier to read and less costly to maintain.

More and more developers are recognizing that simple, easy-to-read code is the key to application flexibility and easy maintenance. However, uncertainty about maintenance costs and concern about breaking code keep many developers from cleaning up their code. CodeRush Xpress for Visual Studio 2008 reduces the cost and complexity traditionally associated with improving, simplifying and refactoring existing code.

"From architects and engineers to hobbyists, CodeRush Xpress offers intuitive and easy-to-use code-shaping and navigation tools for individuals involved across the entire development spectrum," said Julian M Bucknall, CTO at Developer Express.

The following Integrated Code Navigation features are available to you and your team free-of-charge:

• Duplicate Line
• Highlight All References
• Increase or Reduce Selection
• Smart Clipboard Operations
• Generate from Using (TDD)
• Quick Navigation Window
• Quick File Navigation