Visual Studio

Updates for C++ developers in Visual Studio 2022 17.12
Visual Studio 17.12 is here and comes with a host of new features for C++ developers. We’ve made improvements across our toolchain, C++ Build Insights, Unreal Engine support, and more. This post gives a quick overview of what’s available; for all t...
2024-11-27 13:00
Evaluate the quality of your AI applications with ease
Get started with the new Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Evaluation library to kickstart your Intelligent Application eveluation journey. The post Evaluate the quality of your AI applications with ease appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-26 21:05
Debugger and Diagnostics updates in Visual Studio 17.12
We are thrilled to announce a host of exciting new features in Visual Studio 17.12, designed to enhance your development experience and boost your productivity. Our team has been working diligently to address some of the most popular requests from our ...
2024-11-26 16:41
OpenAPI document generation in .NET 9
Introducing the New OpenAPI Document Generation Feature in .NET 9. Let's take a look at what it is, how to use it, and how it streamlines API development in .NET. The post OpenAPI document generation in .NET 9 appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-25 20:00
Copying error messages just got easier
Have you ever been frustrated by the tedious process of copying error descriptions from the Error List? Previously with Visual Studio, copying an error would include all column headers and row values, which isn’t always what you want. If you were pla...
2024-11-25 15:19
What’s New in vcpkg (November 2024)
This blog post summarizes changes to the vcpkg package manager as part of the 2024.11.16 registry release, 2024-11-12 tool release, as well as changes to vcpkg documentation throughout November. This release includes a command line option to force vcpk...
2024-11-23 19:40
Top 5 GitHub Copilot Features in Visual Studio from Microsoft Ignite 2024
At this year’s Microsoft Ignite, it was truly exciting to see Scott, Dalia, and Jessie demo some of the most innovative features of GitHub Copilot that are transforming the developer experience in Visual Studio. From the breakout session, we highligh...
2024-11-22 13:00
Making you more productive with Visual Studio v17.12
The 12th update to Visual Studio 2022 is packed with lots of exciting new features that users have been asking for! Here are some of the awesome highlights from this release that are some of my personal favorites. For all the details, be sure to check ...
2024-11-21 13:00
dotnet scaffold – Next Generation Content Creation for .NET
Introducing a new command line tool dotnet scaffold, a new interactive way to create projects in .NET. The post dotnet scaffold – Next Generation Content Creation for .NET appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-20 16:00
dotnet scaffold – Next Generation Project Creation for .NET
Introducing a new command line tool dotnet scaffold, a new interactive way to create projects in .NET. The post dotnet scaffold – Next Generation Project Creation for .NET appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-20 16:00
Copy files across instances of Visual Studio
Transferring code files between different instances of Visual Studio has often been a tedious task. To simplify this process, Visual Studio 2022 now includes a feature that allows you to easily copy and paste code files and folders between instances us...
2024-11-20 13:00
VisualStudio.Extensibility 17.12: CodeLens support is here!
We continue to invest in the VisualStudio.Extensibility SDK to allow users like you to create extensions that run faster and smoother than ever before! VisualStudio.Extensibility helps you build extensions that run outside the main Visual Studio IDE pr...
2024-11-19 15:28
Enhance Your .NET Developer Productivity with GitHub Copilot
Learn how to get started with GitHub Copilot for .NET development for AI assisted development in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code The post Enhance Your .NET Developer Productivity with GitHub Copilot appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-18 18:05
Git tooling updates in Visual Studio 17.12
We are thrilled to announce the latest updates to Git tooling in Visual Studio, designed to enhance your development experience and streamline your workflow. These new features are in direct response to user feedback, ensuring that you have the tools y...
2024-11-18 15:37
Join Us at Microsoft Ignite: Unlock GitHub Copilot’s New Potential in Visual Studio
Get ready for an exciting Microsoft Ignite breakout session where we’re unveiling the latest advancements in GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio! Join Dalia Abo Sheasha, Jessie Houghton, and Scott Hanselman as they dive into how GitHub Copilot is evolvin...
2024-11-15 16:00
Calling methods is easier and faster with C# 13 params collections
Let's take a look at C# 13's new params collections that make methods easier to use and allow new optimizations. The post Calling methods is easier and faster with C# 13 params collections appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-14 18:10
Nullable Reference Types in F# 9
Read about latest F# 9 feature, Nullable Reference Types The post Nullable Reference Types in F# 9 appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-14 18:05
Fix code with GitHub Copilot
Looking to resolve code issues quickly? The new GitHub Copilot feature integrated into the lightbulb and error list in Visual Studio 2022 offers a valuable solution for developers. Whether you’re working in C# or C++, this feature will help you under...
2024-11-14 11:00
Introducing the .NET Aspire Community Toolkit
Learn about the .NET Aspire Community Toolkit, a collection of tools and libraries that help you build with .NET Aspire. The post Introducing the .NET Aspire Community Toolkit appeared first on .NET Blog.
2024-11-13 18:00
First preview of Visual Studio 2022 v17.13  
We’re excited to announce the availability of Visual Studio 2022 v17.13 Preview 1 – the first preview of our next update to Visual Studio. This update focuses on providing fantastic developer experiences across the board, with a focus on stability ...
2024-11-13 15:14