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New in Visual Studio: Compare Files with Solution Explorer

August 21, 2023 Aug 21, 2023 08/21/23

Dalia Abo Sheasha

Comparing code in different files is a common need for developers, yet it often disrupts the flow of your work. We've heard your feedback and are excited to introduce a new compare feature in Visual Studio. This feature enables you to compare code files directly within the Solution Explorer, eliminating the need for external tools and keeping ...

Multi-Branch Graph Available for General Audiences

August 17, 2023 Aug 17, 2023 08/17/23

Jessie Houghton

The power of version control comes alive when you can visualize your Git operations with the new multi-branch graph, available in 17.7 GA. In response to your feedback, we’ve delivered an improved graph experience. Track all the branches, commits, and merges that arise in your git workflows by viewing multiple branches at the same time...

Unleashing the Power of Visual Studio 2022 for C++ Game Development

August 16, 2023 Aug 16, 2023 08/16/23

David Li

(image) In Visual Studio 2022 v17.7, we are excited to bring you a multitude of performance tune-ups, productivity enhancements, and Unreal Engine integrations for C++ game development. In this blog post, you will learn how to take advantage of these new improvements whether you use Unreal Engine or a proprietary game engine. Not a game ...

My favorite features in Visual Studio 17.7

August 15, 2023 Aug 15, 2023 08/15/23

Mads Kristensen

Two of my favorite features in Visual Studio happen to share a similar origin story. They were both created in deep collaboration with you, the user, and went through multiple iterations before you gave your final thumbs up. This is the story of how they came to be and why they are my favorites. (image) File comparison Visual Studio 2012...

Visual Studio 2022 – 17.7 Performance Enhancements

August 14, 2023 Aug 14, 2023 08/14/23

Nayana Srikanth

Visual Studio 2022 17.7 introduces a set of exciting performance improvements that cater to key areas like F5 Speed, Enhanced Light Bulb Performance in C#, improved memory consumption in C# spell checker, C++ Unreal Engine – IntelliSense optimization, Solution Explorer, Find in Files and much more.  Our key theme is to elevate the ...

Let’s Co-Create! Your Voice Matters 

August 10, 2023 Aug 10, 2023 08/10/23

Jason Chlus

We want to celebrate the suggestions you’ve made and the time you have invested in giving feedback to help build Visual Studio. We're thrilled to announce that Visual Studio 2022 17.7, which began with Preview 1 on May 16th, is now officially out of Preview and generally available! The journey from Preview to today has been shaped by the ...

Visual Studio 2022 17.8 Preview 1 has arrived!

August 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023 08/9/23

Adrian Murphy, Jason Chlus

Hot on the heels of the General Availability of Visual Studio v17.7, (Visual Studio 2022 – 17.7 Now Available) we're thrilled to introduce the next set of enhancements that aim to streamline your workflow and boost your productivity. In this preview, we're bringing you features that can significantly improve your day-to-day tasks. From ...

Visual Studio 2022 – 17.7 Now Available

August 8, 2023 Aug 8, 2023 08/8/23

Taysser Gherfal

We're delighted to announce the General Availability (GA) of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.7 today. This release is a testament to our continued commitment to creating an enriched developer experience, powered by community feedback, and driven by the needs of the diverse developer landscape. From novice coders to experienced developers, this...

Announcing the Unity extension for Visual Studio Code

August 3, 2023 Aug 3, 2023 08/3/23

Jb Evain

Today we are thrilled to announce a preview of the Unity extension for Visual Studio Code. Remember when we launched the first preview of C# Dev Kit this past June? It delivers an editor-centric approach that elevates your C# development in Visual Studio Code with great features including a native Test Explorer, a dedicated Solution ...

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July 26, 2023 Jul 26, 2023 07/26/23

Mads Kristensen

We’re excited to announce that you can now subscribe to the Visual Studio blog via email! By subscribing, you’ll get the latest updates on Visual Studio delivered straight to your inbox. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love getting fun and exciting emails? Here are some benefits of subscribing: (image)  ...