If you were developing code back in ‘97, perhaps you remember the mind blowing concept of Microsoft delivering a single IDE that could do it all.  Up to this point, developers were used to juggling debuggers, compilers, linkers, editors, and more to build integrated solutions.  It was a special time to experience development technology coming together in a way that truly challenged the imagination.  Here’s everything you need.  What can YOU build?  Calling Visual Studio ambitious would be an understatement.

20 years later, we’ve come a long way.  Whatever the platform of choice, developers tend to agree – Visual Studio ROCKS!

Please join Microsoft for the Visual Studio 2017 Launch Event and 20th Anniversary Celebration on March 7th and 8th.

It’s going to be awesome.

Want to share a story, photo, or memorabilia from this special time?  The Visual Studio Team would love to hear from you.

Congratulations on 20 amazing years from our team to yours!