Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 adds Toolbox support for Explicit Assembly References in .NET Framework projects, simplifying legacy Windows Forms development and modernization.
Explicit Assembly References are stand-alone assemblies directly referenced in your project. They are not pulled in through NuGet packages, project references, or the Global Assembly Cache (GAC). These assemblies often represent legacy .NET Framework components, especially those compiled for 32-bit, which are not easily upgraded to modern .NET and may exist outside of package management.
Until now, the Toolbox in the Windows Forms designer only displayed controls sourced from NuGet packages or project references.
Explore the latest GitHub Copilot updates in Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3, including a guided walkthrough, next edit suggestions, adaptive paste, and new AI model support.
Multi-Process CPU Usage Analysis in Visual Studio
Explore Multi-Process CPU Usage Analysis in Visual Studio for efficient performance graphs and unified CPU activity insights.
Visual Studio just extended Pluralsight accessβ12 months for Enterprise and 6 months for Professional subscribers. Build in-demand skills, prep for certifications, and explore hands-on labs with more time to learn at your pace.
Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes 17.3.5
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View and manage git tags
Discover how Visual Studio 2022's new Git tag management feature can boost your productivity by allowing you to view and manage Git tags directly within the IDE. Stay in the zone with seamless integration and enhanced workflow efficiency.
With the latest update, Visual Studio empowers you to seamlessly view and manage Git tags directly within the Git Repository window.
Visual Studio App Center Retirement - extension announcement
Visual Studio App Center is scheduled for retirement
The Visual Studio Hub is here to serve up the most up to date happenings in the Visual Studio IDE ecosystem.
Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes 17.3.4
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Enhance Pull Request Reviews with In-Depth Feedback
Discover how to enhance your code reviews with Visual Studio 2022's new feature allowing you to add comments directly to pull request files, streamlining your development workflow.
Discover how GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio 2022 can help you find and learn how to use commands and options, making your development process more efficient and productive.
GitHub Copilot now generates AI-powered doc comments in Visual Studio, streamlining documentation for C# and C++ developers. Learn how to enable this feature!
Discover the new Visual Studio solution file format (.SLNX), designed for better readability, fewer merge conflicts, and improved performance. Learn how to migrate today!
Discover how AI-powered thread summaries in Visual Studio 2022 streamline the debugging process by providing clear and concise thread descriptions at a glance. Enhance your debugging efficiency and simplify thread behavior understanding with this innovative feature.
