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Users consistently praise Visual Studio for its powerful debugging tools and seamless integration with various development environments, which significantly enhance productivity. The IDE's intelligent code suggestions and extensive extension support make coding more efficient and organized. However, many users note that it can be resource-intensive, leading to slower performance on lower-end machines.

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Saurabh K.
SK
Software Developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Excellent Debugging and Built-In Git Integration in Visual studio"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

1.What i like best about Visual studio it will boost the productivity by keeping everything at one place.

2-It will provide excellent real time error detection which help me to write the cleanable code.

3-it will also help me to do integration with git, ci/cd pipeline and Azure.

4-it will also help me t Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

I will not say its a disadvantage but for beginners its too complex with si many feature and it will take long startup time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ajay S N.
AN
Junior Devops Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Lightweight, Plugin-Rich, and Easy Setup"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

I use Visual Studio Code for Python coding, Terraform coding, and Bash scripting. I find it really helpful as it provides text and line alignment indicators, which old legacy text editors don't offer. Additionally, it's lightweight. What I like most about Visual Studio Code are the plugins. For example, when I install the Python extension, it provides instructions and red flags if there's something wrong or needs attention. The extensions like the Python provide auto-completion of code and flag errors, which is really beneficial. The initial setup was just an installation, and it was really easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

I don't know whether there is an AI integrated options available in VS Code. I haven't found anything in that terms yet. If it can be there, it will be great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bhargavi B.
BB
Sr SDET
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful, Easy-to-Use IDE with Best-in-Class Debugging"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

Visual Studio is very powerful and easy to use for daily development work. The debugging tools are one of its best features, helping quickly identify and fix issues. It also has great extension support and integrates well with different technologies, which improves overall productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

Sometimes Visual Studio can feel heavy and slow, especially when working on large projects. It also takes time to load and consumes a good amount of system resources. Occasional updates or extensions may cause minor performance issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BalavardhanReddy V.
BV
Salesforce Developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best IDE for Developers"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

What I like best about Visual Studio is that it makes coding easier and faster. It gives smart suggestions while writing code, which helps save time and avoid mistakes. The built-in tools help find and fix errors quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

I dislike about Visual Studio is that it can be slow and heavy, especially on older computers. It takes time to start and sometimes uses a lot of memory. The setup process can be confusing with too many options. Also, updates are frequent and sometimes break things or take a long time to install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

bharat v.
BV
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful Debugging, Seamless Git Integration"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

As a mobile developer, I really like using Visual Studio for React Native development. It's a powerful debugging tool that quickly identifies problems and shows appropriate supported solutions. I also appreciate the built-in Git integration, which makes comparison of code, branch creation, and tracking changes easy. Additionally, Visual Studio's third-party and plugin integration is amazing, which adds a lot of value to my workflow. The initial setup is easy, thanks to the small size of the dmg, and getting more supported data and plugins is very straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

You should enhance the UI for the tool, it's looked boring for many years. A little bit of change on panel division, making file swappable, and improving icon attraction and shape edges would help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AS
CAE Engineer
Chemicals
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful IDE with AI Enhancements, Needs Performance Boost"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

I like Visual Studio's debugger, which is quite good with inspect options and automated AI-based resolutions. Its context-aware suggestions and real-time error detection and code fixes save me hours of work. It handles huge projects smoothly. The Git integration provides direct compatibility with GitHub, making project management efficient. The rich, powerful AI-enhanced debugger makes handling errors easy with smarter breakpoints, and AI explains the debugging profile with diagnostics to explain and fix errors. The AI GitHub Copilot assists in writing full code or completing lines of code and managing references. The initial setup was a smooth experience, and there are plenty of tutorials and guides available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

Sometimes I notice performance issues, like it's slow to open, sluggish to switch, and laggy with updates. It uses a lot of memory and CPU. There's occasionally extension instability and crashes. Git integration is good but sometimes feels laggy. The UI clutters and is complex to learn for new people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Harsh S.
HS
Associate Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Comprehensive Tool for Enterprise-Level Projects"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

I use Visual Studio for my daily coding tasks, specifically for Java, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, .NET, and C# projects. It helps me manage large codebases and provides excellent debugging capabilities along with the ability to connect with SQL databases for backend work. I appreciate that it solves the problem of switching between different tools by allowing me to write code, run it, and check the database all in one place. The biggest benefit for me is the git integration, which makes it very easy to push my code changes without using the command line all the time. The auto-completion feature is a lifesaver as it catches my small syntax errors even before running the code, saving me a lot of time and making my work easier. Connecting with Azure DevOps for version control and task management is seamless, and the integration with SQL Server Management Studio for database work is smooth. I switched to Visual Studio for its superior debugging and features for Java and JavaScript, which help me handle complex solutions more easily. The setup was quite easy as I was familiar with the tool from my college days. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

Visual Studio is very heavy and it lags sometimes while running and working on large full scaled projects. My laptop fan starts making noise when I run big projects. Sometimes it takes too much time to load the Solution file which is a bit frustrating for me especially when I am in a hurry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ameer A.
AA
Salesforce Developer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Feature-Rich IDE That Supercharges Developer Productivity"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

Visual Studio is a highly robust and feature-rich IDE that significantly improves developer productivity. The IntelliSense support, strong debugging capabilities, and seamless integration with version control systems make development efficient and structured. I especially appreciate the built-in tools for debugging, testing, and code analysis, which help identify issues early and maintain high code quality. Support for multiple languages and frameworks makes it suitable for diverse development needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

Visual Studio can be resource-intensive, especially on systems with lower RAM or older hardware. Startup time and solution loading can sometimes be slow for large projects. Additionally, the number of features and configuration options may feel overwhelming for beginners, requiring some time to get fully comfortable with the IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mayur G.
MG
Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Ultimate Powerhouse for C# Development and AI-Assisted Workflows"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

Visual Studio is the gold standard for C# development, offering a level of deep integration with the .NET ecosystem that other IDEs can't match. The intelliSense and built in debugging tools are incredibly robust, catching complex logic errors before I even hit compile. And the "Find and Replace" functionality and refactoring tools make managing large scale enterprise console apps feel effortless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

Occasionally, The Github Copilot extension can experience slight lag when generating long blocks of code, though it usually recovers quickly. I also with the licensing structure was more accessible for smaller independent projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Subhendu D.
SD
Technical Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful Debugging and Feature-Rich Development in Microsoft Visual Studio"
What do you like best about Visual Studio?

I like Microsoft Visual Studio for its rich set of features and powerful debugging tools. It is easy to use once set up, integrates well with many development tools, and supports multiple languages which makes development efficient. However, it can sometimes feel heavy on system resources and the initial setup can take some time. I use it frequently for development and debugging tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

One thing I dislike about Microsoft Visual Studio is that it can be quite resource-intensive, especially for large projects. Startup time and memory usage could be improved, and sometimes the number of built-in features can make the interface feel a bit heavy or complex for simpler development tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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