SharePoint 2010 introduces new ways of developing applications for the SharePoint platform. With SharePoint 2010, you can build multi-tenant, hosted applications on an infrastructure that is scalable, secure, and stable, while taking advantage of modern browser capabilities for an improved user experience. SharePoint 2010 also introduces improved tools and APIs that address many of the application development and configuration challenges of SharePoint 2007. The new features, operational models, and tooling introduce new design possibilities for developers and architects. This session will provide an overview of the client, data, and execution models and the decisions you face to help you understand how best to take advantage of the new capabilities that SharePoint 2010 provides.