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With the new URL context feature, Copilot Chat can now access and use information directly from web pages you specify ...

Visual Studio 2026 is now generally available with agentic and AI-native developments!

A straight look at what's behind the keys We've all tried unlearning a keyboard shortcut - it feels like forgetting how to breathe. Muscle memory doesn't mess around. We wrestle with this every time someone suggest a "quick" shortcut change. It's not ...

In Visual Studio 2026 we introduced Copilot Profiler Agent, a new AI-powered assistant that helps you analyze and optimize performance bottlenecks in your code. By combining the power of GitHub Copilot with Visual Studio's performance profiler, you . ...

Visual Studio 2026 introduces new GitHub Copilot capabilities to support C++ developers in three development tasks: Performing large-scale C++ refactors Improving C++ build performance Upgrading Microsoft C++ (MSVC) Build Tools These experiences are ...

Visual Studio will adopt the Modern Support Lifecycle as a continuously updated IDE designed to deliver innovation as soon as it is ready, while maintaining the reliability and stability you count on every day with control over your build tools ...

In the past, moving to the next major version of Visual Studio could take hours, sometimes days, to recreate your dev environment the way you like it. Visual Studio 2026 makes it easier than ever to stay current with the latest productivity features, ...

Discover how Azure MCP Server integrates with Visual Studio 2026 to revolutionize your Azure development experience and efficiency.

Visual Studio 2026 introduces a refreshed user experience, thoughtfully crafted for clarity, accessibility, and a clean interface that feels right at home on Windows. This update is the result of extensive collaboration with developers and ...

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