Microsoft for C++ developers
Tools for every C++ developer on the planet.
Tools
Our C++ tools
Tools to make every C++ developer's lives better.
Visual Studio
Develop on Windows, target any platform with an AI-powered IDE that boosts productivity. Build modern C and C++ apps using tools of your choice.
Visual Studio Code
The lightweight, powerful and extensible editor, built on open source, available on Windows, Linux, and Mac.
vcpkg
Open-source C and C++ dependency manager for all platforms, buildsystems, and workflows.
Microsoft C++ Compiler
Use the MSVC toolchain for developing your C and C++ code.
GitHub Copilot
The AI coding assistant elevating developer workflows.
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Access the power of Windows and Linux at the same time on a Windows machine.
Azure SDK
Manage and interact with Azure cloud services from C++.
Visual Studio Tools for Unreal Engine
Develop games for Unreal Engine from Visual Studio.
Pure Virtual C++
Our free, virtual, one-day conference for the whole C++ community.
Stories
Customer stories
Learn how teams around the world are using our tools to augment their workflows.
Learn
C++ on Microsoft Learn
Documentation to help you make the most of our tools.
C++ Language Documentation
Learn to use C++ and the C++ standard library.
Get Started with C++ in Visual Studio
Get up and running with C++ in minutes.
MSVC Compiler and Build Tools Reference
Learn how to use the MSVC C++ compiler.
MSVC Conformance
Find out the latest in our conformance improvements.
C Runtime Library Reference
Learn how to use the C runtime library.
C Language Documentation
Learn to use the C programming language.
C++ Samples
Samples for a host of technologies, including ATL, MFC, and COM.
Repositories
On GitHub
Some of our most popular open-source C++ libraries and tools.
Recent blog posts
Alexandra Kemper
• March 25, 2025
VS Code C++ Extension Updates: 4x Faster Colorization & 3.5x Faster Project Startup
In the latest releases of the C++ Extension in Visual Studio Code, we have focused on performance improvements and stability. A fast, responsive, and reliable development environment is essential for maintaining productivity, especially in large and complex C++ projects. These updates include many incremental optimizations that collectively speed up the time from opening a C++ […] The post VS Code C++ Extension Updates: 4x Faster Colorization & 3.5x Faster Project Startup appeared first on C++ Team Blog.
Garrett Campbell
• March 25, 2025
Boost Your CMake Development with Copilot Custom Instructions
Sy Brand
• March 21, 2025
Sign Up for the free Pure Virtual C++ 2025 Conference
David Li
• March 19, 2025
C++ Dynamic Debugging: Full Debuggability for Optimized Builds
Moyo Okeremi
• March 18, 2025
Optimizing Build Times with Build Insights: How Activision Cut Call of Duty’s Build Time by 50%
Videos
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