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Oct 6, 2025
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Visual Studio Dev/Test Benefit Explained

Jim Harrer
Jim Harrer

Before joining Microsoft, I served as VP of Application Development at one of the largest temporary staffing companies in the United States. I’ll never forget the look on our CFO’s face when I told him we needed two to three additional cloud environments to support a large-scale modernization project. His expression went from curious to cautious as...

Visual StudioProductivityVSS Benefits
Oct 3, 2025
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Roadmap for AI in Visual Studio (October)

Rhea Patel
Rhea Patel

Today, we’re excited to share our public roadmap, which outlines the next steps in evolving Visual Studio with AI-powered agentic experiences. With every month, we aim to deliver smarter, faster, and more intuitive tools that enhance your coding experience. Disclaimer: The items outlined here represent ongoing work for the month. They are not co...

GitHub CopilotCopilotChat
Oct 2, 2025
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VS Live! Orlando – Your Ultimate Learning Adventure

Jim Harrer
Jim Harrer

Imagine swapping stories with fellow developers over dinner as the Florida sun sets, then beginning the next morning with a stroll past the resort’s palm-lined walkways before catching your first session across 41 dynamic tracks. From there, immerse yourself in a full day of learning and connection. That’s the magic of Visual Studio Live! at Live 3...

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Oct 1, 2025
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The $150 Secret Hiding in Plain Sight

Jim Harrer
Jim Harrer

Picture this: I’m standing in front of 400+ developers at Visual Studio Live! Redmond, right here on the Microsoft campus in Building 33, about to reveal what I call the hidden value of a Visual Studio subscription. I pull up a simple question on the screen: About half the hands go up in the packed Kodiak Auditorium. Good start. "Now, how...