Technical Overview: Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 (SPD 2010) is a free, specialized tool used for the rapid development of SharePoint 2010 applications and site customizations. Unlike , which is intended for complex, code-heavy programmatic solutions, SPD 2010 focuses on no-code and declarative solutions that leverage the existing building blocks of the SharePoint platform. Core Functional Pillars

SharePoint Designer 2010 operates across several key areas of site management and automation: Application Lifecycle Management in SharePoint 2010