# API Development Requirements

The following software and components are necessary for developing VisionPro Deep Learning custom applications through the VisionPro Deep Learning API:

- Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2015, 2017 or 2019
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2

Note: For more information about the VisionPro Deep Learning API, please refer to the Cognex Deep Learning .NET Documentation and the Cognex Deep Learning C Documentation help files.