For years, you’ve worked with Visual Studio’s solution file (*.SLN) format, and while it’s a core part of your project organization, we know the experience hasn’t always been smooth. Whether you’ve been modifying, maintaining, or trying to resolve merge conflicts, it’s often felt more like a hassle than it should be. We understand your frustrations, […] The post New, Simpler Solution File Format appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more

Debugging complex programs often feels like navigating a labyrinth of threads and stack traces. The challenge of understanding thread behaviors and tracing issues can be daunting, leading to longer development times and increased frustration. But now, there’s a solution that simplifies this process—introducing AI-powered thread summaries in Parallel Stacks Window with Visual Studio. To address […] The post Make more sense of multithreaded debugging appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more

We are excited to announce that the new GPT-4o Copilot code completion model is now available for GitHub Copilot users in Visual Studio starting in 17.14 Preview 2! This new model, based on GPT-4o mini, has undergone additional training on over 275,000 high-quality public repositories across more than 30 popular programming languages. As a result, […] The post GPT-4o Copilot code completion model available now in Visual Studio public preview appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more

I’m very excited to share some great news with you! Starting today, if you’re a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise subscriber, you can get free access to Cloud Academy from QA—no trial, and no credit card required. This exclusive benefit is included with your Visual Studio subscription and provides 12 months of free access to […] The post Unlock Free Access to Cloud Academy: A New Benefit for Visual Studio Subscribers appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more

The latest Visual Studio update (v17.13) brings a strong set of debugging and profiling features designed to speed up troubleshooting, making it more efficient. With AI-driven features in this release, variable analysis and data inspection are smarter and more intuitive, and problems are easier to identify and debug. Profiling tool improvements also deliver better support […] The post New Debugging and Profiling Features in Visual Studio (v17.13) appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that matter the most. In the latest version of Visual Studio, we’ve added some features and tweaks that aim to put a smile on your face and make you more productive. Here is a list of some of these, and if you want the full list, make sure […] The post Great new productivity features in Visual Studio appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more

Discovering issues with code changes after committing changes can be frustrating. Fortunately, Visual Studio offers a new feature that helps you catch potential problems early, improving your code quality. Visual Studio now includes a feature powered by GitHub Copilot that lets you review your local code changes before committing them, before they are part of […] The post Catch issues before you commit to Git appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more

The world of AI is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and today brings an exciting milestone for developers and tech enthusiasts alike. Anthropic’s newest release, Claude 3.7, is now available directly within GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio 2022 17.13, heralding a new era of seamlessly integrated, advanced AI coding assistance. This new Sonnet model supports […] The post Claude 3.7 Now Available in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more

Now, in the preview channel, you can attach images in GitHub Copilot chat to help you illustrate your ideas effectively and get the best responses.  Imagine working on a UI development task where describing a design or layout through text just doesn’t cut it. Or perhaps you’re debugging an issue and need to share a […] The post Leverage vision in Copilot Chat appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more

Have you ever been frustrated when Copilot doesn’t understand you? While it can’t read your mind, we’ve been working hard to make your coding experience smoother. Previously, Copilot in Visual Studio could look at files in your repository, but you needed to specify the context of your code manually. We understand this wasn’t the most […] The post Unlocking More Power: Tool Calling in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio appeared first on Visual Studio Blog ..read more