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Visual Studio is Microsoft's integrated development environment for building applications on Windows.

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Pros:

A It's feature-rich and provides strong and seamless integrations with several other products from the Microsoft family.

Cons:

The newer versions do not always have an offline installer and its a pain to have to download the app again onto a new PC.

Microsoft Visual Studio ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.4

Likelihood to recommend

8.8/10

Microsoft Visual Studio has an overall rating of 4.6 out 5 stars based on 2,962 user reviews on Capterra.

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Min Ye
Min Ye
Sales & Marketing Coordinator in Myanmar
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
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Alternatives Considered:

Microsoft Visual Studio

5.0 last year

Comments: -Multiple Language Support-User-Friendly Interface-Updates and Improvements

Pros:

-Feature-rich IDE-Intuitive User Interface-Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem-Extensibility-Debugging and Diagnostics Tools-Continuous Improvement-Community and Support-Cross-platform Development

Cons:

-Resource Intensive-Installation Size-Updates and Stability-Steep Learning Curve-License and Pricing-Lack of Intuitive Features-Integration Limitations-Performance on Large Solutions

karthik
student in India
Oil & Energy, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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"Exploring Visual Studio Code: A User's Perspective"

5.0 last year

Comments: Visual Studio Code has been an indispensable tool in my development journey. Its versatility, with support for multiple languages, extensions, and a seamless user interface, has made it my go-to code editor. From coding and debugging to version control and project management, VS Code has simplified it all. It's not just a code editor; it's a productivity booster. Whether I'm working on personal projects or collaborating with teams, VS Code's ease of use and customization have been game-changers. It's become an integral part of my daily workflow, and I can't imagine coding without it

Pros:

Visual Studio Code's coolest feature, in my opinion, is that you can write code in lots of different programming languages. It's like having one tool that can do it all. Whether you're working on a website in HTML, a game in Python, or an app in JavaScript, VS Code has you covered. You don't have to switch between different programs, which can be a pain. It's like having a Swiss Army knife for coding – super handy and saves you time! Plus, you can add extra tools to VS Code to make it even better for each language you use. It's like having a personalized coding helper right at your fingertips. That's what makes VS Code so awesome!

Cons:

Integrate built-in testing with analytics in VS Code for smarter development and data-driven marketing decisions.

Alex
Software Development in US
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
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Visual Studio Could Be Better

3.0 6 months ago

Comments: Not satisfied, prefer other tools. I wish it would auto detect and have better auto completion and some tools genuinely have it.

Pros:

It got good features but it lacks the speed.

Cons:

Very slow, and not very efficient whether it is for compiling or anything else.

Raphael
Raphael
Technical Assistant in Portugal
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Perfect and flawless to code

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: Great software to use in IT. You can code easily with it.

Pros:

Visual Studio is dynamic and practical to code. It has a lot of configurations and easy integration with other platforms.

Cons:

Nothing, I love using it. I had no problems while working with it.

Verified Reviewer
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Marketing & Advertising, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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I recommend Microsoft Visual Studio if you are a coder.

5.0 last year

Comments: Microsoft Visual Studio is an excellent coding environment software program. It is very easy to use and user-friendly. And it is lightweight and runs smoothly on PCs. It supports almost all programming languages and offers many helpful extensions. These features make it the best IDE in my opinion.

Pros:

What I like the most about Microsoft Visual Studio is its support for multiple programming languages, and there are a bunch of extensions that are so helpful, such as Prettier, Live Server and Emmet..

Cons:

Honestly, there is nothing I don't like about VS Code. I would suggest making the user interface even more creative and providing a wider selection of themes to choose from.

Dvock
Software Tester in Kenya
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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A Versatile and Powerful IDE for Efficient Software Development

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Overall, Microsoft Visual Studio is a powerful and feature-rich IDE for its comprehensive toolset, ease of use, and robust integration capabilities. I recommend it as the best choice for software development projects.I give high regards to the software for its robustness, versatility, and the comprehensive development environment it offers. However, individual experiences may vary depending on specific needs, preferences, and the complexity of the projects being worked on.For me as a user, through its comprehensive set of tools and features, it has guided me in providing a seamless development experience for building my applications especially the web applications.

Pros:

I like Microsoft Visual Studio since it stands out due to its extensive range of desired features that cater to different development needs. Its user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it easy to use and navigate. Furthermore, its seamless integration with external apps and services enhances productivity and simplifies various aspects of the development process.

Cons:

With numerous features and settings available, it can take time for users to explore and understand all the functionalities. Additionally, occasional performance issues or delays in startup time, especially when working with large projects or solutions, can impact the overall ease of use and user experience.Lastly, the level of integration and support for specific tools or services may vary, and developers may need to spend extra time configuring and troubleshooting integrations with certain external tools.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Best IDE in Market for Application Development!

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I regularly use this application for development work and I can say that its the best. It allows me to debug, code ,test and integrate my code easily.

Pros:

1. Easy to use and with friendly user interface.2. Supports for a number of extensions across multiple technologies.3. Allows you to debug and test code efficiently.4. Git extension makes collaboration between developers simple. 5. IntelliSense feature make coding simple and efficient

Cons:

1. Heavy application, consumes a lot of CPU memory2. Initially takes time to setup environment code environment

Fredrick
Freelance in Papua New Guinea
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My favourite IDE

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Microsoft Visual Studio is a very powerful IDE with lots of functionality and its versatility. I am still sticking with it today because it serves me well. If you are programmer who programs or wants to program in more than one programming language, this IDE is for you.

Pros:

Firstly, the best feature is that it work seamlessly with various programming languages so you can have only one IDE to do all your coding from various programming language. The inbuilt command window is as great as the default command prompt in any computer. It has lot's of extensions plugins library to used. Auto suggestions with intelliSense. It is a very powerful and versatile tool.

Cons:

To set up a virtual environment can be a little tedious or daunting should I say for junior programmers but I would say it is better than most IDE out in the market.

Giorgi
Giorgi
System Analyst in Georgia
Verified LinkedIn User
Banking, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Best Coding Experience

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I am using visual studio more than 4 year, with Visual Studio you can easily write a code and call apis, I am using this every day.

Pros:

Microsoft Visual Studio is the best application to write a code, it is easy to use and very user friendly, Visual studio has a lot of useful features, Also you can use desktop version on your MacBook (not only Windows devices).

Cons:

Mostly I like this application and I have no any ideas about cons

usman
usman
engi in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Civil Engineering, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
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visual studi

5.0 3 months ago

Pros:

Visual studies for developing flowcharts provide a user with an opportunity.

Cons:

The software lacks integration with other leading flowchart tools.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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life partner

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: visual studio was my partner from school to work and even in personnal life and really happy with my experience using it. i wish to share it with the world

Pros:

As a software developer, I've had the privilege of using Microsoft Visual Studio extensively, and I can confidently say that it stands as a cornerstone in the world of integrated development environments (IDEs). Visual Studio isn't just a tool; it's a robust ecosystem that empowers developers to bring their ideas to life with unparalleled efficiency and precision. One of the standout features of Visual Studio is its versatility. Whether you're building a web application, a mobile app, a desktop software, or even diving into cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing, Visual Studio provides the tools and resources you need to succeed. With support for multiple programming languages, frameworks, and platforms, it's a one-stop solution for developers working on diverse projects. One of the features I appreciate most is the robust debugging capabilities offered by Visual Studio. The debugger is a powerful tool that allows developers to identify and resolve issues efficiently, with features like breakpoints, watch windows, and real-time variable inspection making the debugging process smooth and effective.

Cons:

Microsoft Visual studio can be lettle bit hard to understand and use for beginners and need an assistance from a pro but You will get it in no time.

Amran
Software engineer in Bangladesh
Textiles, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Core user reviews with authenticity

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: I am a Software engineer and using visual studio 2017 2019 2022 . Its make my development faster as ide. Its a quality product of Microsoft.

Pros:

Its developers friendly and easier to use and development

Cons:

In free version when developers use it. Its make a short time licensing like 1 month . I think it's should increase some days more. Because some countries developers don't get properly wages to efforts the real costs of it.

vivek
seo exutieve in India
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
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Coding makes simple and easy

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: VS code is called for its extensive feature set, included robust debugging tools, IntelliSense for code completion, built-in Git integration, and provide multiple frameworks and programming languages

Pros:

Microsoft VS code provides varoius tools that Serve to developers across many platforms and languages. Here are some aspects that many developers appreciate Cross-Platform Development Community and Support Rich Feature Set Extensibility

Cons:

there are free versions available like Visual Studio Community some features are only available in paid editions such as Visual Studio Professional and Visual Studio Enterprise, which may costly for single developers or small teams.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
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Best in the market

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

I used Microsoft Visual Studio for 6 months every single day for an application backend project. In my opinion, is one of the most versatile tools on the market because it really eased the development of my application. Let's start with the essentials. First, The standard tools, such as Git and DevOps, work fine. Second, the debugging tool is everything you can ask for and there is plenty of information in online forums about doubts, issues and bugs that might appear. Third, the user is able to create a wide set of projects in different coding languages (C#,Python, VB.Net). And finally, in my personal opinion, the most amazing tool embedded in Visual Studio was the AI model which writes code for you. It saves you a lot of time and helps you to improve your coding practices.

Cons:

Updating Visual Studio libraries became part of my daily routine due to compatibility issues. I had to be constantly updating everything in order to avoid bugs from appearing in my project. Also, be aware that Visual Studio is a powerful tool and therefore you need time to master it. I advise you to ask someone with experience to support you if you want to get into the real deal. Once you master it, believe me you will have a good time

Ram
Ram
Blockchain developer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best IDE for development.

5.0 last year

Pros:

The Visual Studio is an end to end development lifecycle IDE used by most of the developers, there are many functionalities not just writing code but we can debug it aswell.

Cons:

Microsoft Visual studio is an top rated IDE .Nothing to dislike for me.

Amen
Amen
Frontend Developer in Egypt
Verified LinkedIn User
Biotechnology, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best coding editor

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: It is developing terribly and its best feature is the addition of some artificial intelligence tools in the editor

Pros:

Artificial intelligence to help write the code and avoid many errors in the codeExplain the rules for writing code

Cons:

Writing and display colors and the background of the editor itself

Pranay
Analyst software engineer in India
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

VSC editor

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Best editor tool in recent times which supports various features and languages.

Pros:

VSC offers best support for multiple languages and is compatible on various platforms and various devices. It has best features like to integrate with GitHub and very flexible and customizable.

Cons:

It may be difficult for new beginners to use.

Rakesh
Software Devolper in India
Computer Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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My 4 year exprience With MS visual Studio

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: my overall exprience with MS visual studio is good.

Pros:

Mircosoft Visual studio one of the most popular App development App which help to develop our product in Easy Manner, it provides show syntax error inline to we find syntax mistake easily and it also give keyword suggestion which is very helpful for development.

Cons:

I dislike poor graphical user interface.

Boris
Automotive in US
Automotive, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The Powerful and Versatile IDE for Developers of All Levels

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: is a powerful and versatile IDE that caters to the needs of both novice and experienced developers. It offers a comprehensive set of features, supports various programming languages, and boasts efficient debugging tools. However, it can be overwhelming for beginners due to its extensive functionalities and may require a powerful computer to run smoothly.

Pros:

Visual Studio offers a comprehensive set of tools for various development tasks, from code editing and debugging to version control and deployment.

Cons:

Running smoothly might require powerful hardware due to its resource demands, potentially impacting performance on older machines.

Fiach
Director in Italy
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The Defacto tool for Developing C Sharp applications

5.0 12 months ago

Comments: Worked with Visual Studio every single day of my development career. Perhaps 20+ Years. I know the interface better than any other piece of software.

Pros:

Great debugging support, allows you to step through issues until you find the bug.

Cons:

A resource hog, very slow startup. The first thing I do when starting visual studio is search for a project name, that I would have loaded within the last week. It takes ages (1 Min+) to find it, even if it is literally the 10th item on the list.

Andres
Senior Software Engineer in Australia
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Good but sluggish

4.0 12 months ago

Comments: Very mixed experience with Visual Studio. Although it is good, I find myself waiting a lot for it to do "stuff"

Pros:

Featureful and powerful, great for .Net development and reasonable for front-end

Cons:

Becomes slow quickly based on project size. At a certain point, debugging becomes impractical.

Sami
Software Developer in Germany
Computer Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

IDE for different languages.

5.0 12 months ago

Comments: I developed a system that manages a bank database in C# in visual studio as a project, it was very comfortable for me to work on it.
I have used the same types of other products and IDEs but I found them difficult and they were a bit uncomfortable.

Pros:

IDE for programmers that I find it to be the best is one that offers extensions making it convenient to write code in any programming language. Its search and filtering capabilities allow for navigation through files. Additionally it is lightweight. Can be installed on platforms such, as Windows or Ubuntu.

Cons:

The platform is very broad which may cause it to run slowly on devices and cannot work on weak devices. When installed, it will take up about 5GB of disk space excluding other add-ons. In addition, the cost of licensing Visual Studio is also high.

Yusril
Game Development in Indonesia
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Best IDE for Developer

5.0 12 months ago

Pros:

Integrated with many programming languages, easy to use, friendly shortcut keyboard

Cons:

big size, too few plugins for integrated with other IDE or game engine

Edgar
Designer in Spain
Research, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great tool for programmer

4.0 8 months ago

Comments: Visual Studio is designed with a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for developers to navigate, organize, and manage their projects. The IDE's layout and customization options enable developers to tailor their workspace to suit their workflow preferences.

Pros:

Visual Studio supports multiple programming languages, including C#, C++, Visual Basic .NET, F#, JavaScript, Python, and more. This versatility allows developers to work on a wide range of projects using their preferred languages.

Cons:

Sometime i may find that it consumes significant system resources, leading to slower performance or longer load times.

Cosmin
Cosmin
IT Consultant in Romania
Verified LinkedIn User
Retail, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best app for developers

5.0 last year

Pros:

Its UI is very friendly and there are a lot of extensions that will help you code

Cons:

There is not a big deal, but I think the app could have more theme options