: The compiler became smart enough to understand when a statement continues on the next line without requiring the classic underscore ( _ ) character in most places.

The 2010 version introduced several significant language improvements to Visual Basic that made coding more efficient:

: Some users still prefer this version for its lightweight footprint or to match specific older textbooks and tutorials. Key Features of the 2010 Edition

: Simplified the process of populating lists and dictionaries at the time of creation.