Visual Studio Reviews & Product Details

I love the integrated AI-native environment in Visual Studio that automates debugging and provides context-aware fixes for massive, million-line enterprise solutions. The initial setup was incredibly smooth because Visual Studio automatically detects and imports workloads, extensions, and settings from previous versions, allowing teams to start coding instantly. I appreciate how Visual Studio excels at managing massive multi-project solutions that require deep architectural insights. The AI-driven agents and time-travel debugging are fantastic features that solve the 'complexity tax' by pinpointing bottlenecks and logic errors. Switching to Visual Studio was a great choice due to its superior AI-native integration and native .NET 10 support. I also really like how seamlessly it integrates with Azure for cloud-native orchestration and GitHub Copilot for agentic coding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that Visual Studio still struggles with heavy memory consumption during long sessions and unreliable AI-agent stability in complex solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find most impressive about Visual Studio is its depth. While other editors are like a sharp Swiss Army knife, Visual Studio is the entire factory. When I copy code from a tutorial and paste it into my project, Visual Studio automatically renames variables and adjusts the formatting to match my existing code style. These features solve one of the most annoying 'flow killers' in programming: context switching. Visual Studio has built-in Git support, allowing me to track every version of the code, revert mistakes, and collaborate with others on GitHub. Most teams switch because of the Unified Workflow. Instead of having five different apps open for the database, the code, the terminal, the cloud deployment, and the debugger, Visual Studio puts them all in one window. The first step is downloading the Visual Studio Installer, which is a tiny file (only a few MBs). This is the 'control center' where I choose exactly what I want to install, which is a huge improvement from older days when I had to download the entire 40GB+ suite at once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The full installation can still eat up 20–50 GB of your SSD. If I'm on a laptop with limited storage, this is a major commitment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I mainly use Visual Studio for building and debugging applications, especially for backend development and API projects. I love its powerful debugging experience with real time code suggestions and error detection. The auto-completion feature makes coding faster and more accurate. I appreciate its built-in tools, extension marketplace, and customizable interface. The built-in debugger with breakpoints, watch variables, and step-through execution is incredibly helpful for identifying and fixing issues quickly. IntelliSense is extremely useful for code completion and documentation hints. I also find the integrated Git version control tools helpful for managing commits and branches within the IDE. The initial setup was straightforward and user-friendly, making it easy to select only the workloads and components I needed, which saved me time and storage space. Visual Studio is a reliable, powerful, and well-supported development environment with excellent debugging tools and strong ecosystem support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like to see improved performance and faster startup times, especially when I'm working with large projects. It can be resource-intensive at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like using Visual Studio for software development and coding at my company. The file navigation feature is valuable to me, as it saves a lot of time and manual effort in searching for definitions and navigating through multiple files. I appreciate its good interface and the ability to easily go to the definition of any function or macro in the code. I also like its support for various extensions, especially Git integration and extensions like Git Blame that help reduce the effort by directly showing commit information within the IDE. Over time, I've come to like its numerous features and UI, and I personally enjoy using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes when I go to the definition of a function/macro and the definition is available in more than one file, Visual Studio shows the definition from a file that isn't linked in the build, which is an area of improvement. Additionally, I initially felt a bit of difficulty due to the numerous features and the UI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how Visual Studio gives me a single workspace for almost everything: editing large codebases, running tests, debugging, deployment services. That consolidation saves me time switching between tools. Integration with Git, Azure and container workflows felt quite smooth: I could clone a repo, push branches, view pull-requests, trigger CI/CD pipelines all from the same environment, which helps maintain momentum. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

On older or less powerful machines (or when I opened a large solution with many dependencies), Visual Studio showed its weight: Startup times stretched, switching branches or projects felt slower, and I had to wait for builds or indexing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio primarily for developing, testing, and debugging applications, and I love how it handles everything from simple scripts to full-scale applications in one place. It’s a complete development workspace that supports my day-to-day coding needs, making the development process more structured and efficient. I love how Visual Studio feels complete and dependable as a development environment with smart code completion, powerful debugging, integrated Git support, and strong project templates. These features genuinely boost productivity as they remove friction from day-to-day development work. I appreciate how well it handles large and complex projects without feeling clunky and how easy it is to navigate through code, refactor safely, and spot issues early. The smart code completion saves time and reduces errors, and the integrated Git support helps keep my workflow focused and organized. The strong project templates provide a solid starting point for new applications. The initial setup of Visual Studio was straightforward and well guided, making it beginner-friendly but flexible enough for experienced developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Visual Studio is a very capable tool, there are a few areas that could be improved. At times it can feel quite heavy, especially on less powerful machines, with longer startup times and higher memory usage than I’d like. The interface is feature-rich but can also feel a bit cluttered, making it harder to quickly find certain settings or tools without digging through menus. Extension management and updates can sometimes cause slowdowns or compatibility issues, which interrupts the workflow. I also think performance could be smoother when working with very large solutions, as occasional lag or delays do pop up. Overall, it’s a strong platform, but some optimization and simplification would go a long way in making it feel more responsive and easier to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Visual Studio's powerful debugging capabilities and the overall stability of the development environment. The integrated debugger, breakpoints, and error highlights make it easier to identify and fix issues quickly. I also appreciate the built-in support for multiple languages, extensions, and version control integration, which helps keep development workflows organized and efficient, especially when working on larger or long-term projects. The debugging tools are valuable because they allow me to step through code, inspect variables, and identify issues early in the development process, reducing the time spent troubleshooting and helping maintain code quality. Multi-language support makes Visual Studio flexible for different types of applications, allowing me to work within the same environment across different technologies. Version control integration helps to keep changes organized, track updates, and collaborate more efficiently without relying heavily on external tools. The initial setup was fairly straightforward, thanks to Visual Studio's guided installer, making onboarding easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio can feel resource-heavy at times, especially when working on larger projects, which can slow down performance on lower specification machines. Sometimes extension compatibility or updates can cause minor stability issues, but these are usually resolved with updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio is a powerful and feature-rich IDE, especially for .NET and C# development. The debugging tools are among the best available, with features like breakpoints, watch windows, and live debugging that make troubleshooting much easier. The Solution Explorer and built-in tooling for ASP.NET, desktop, and cloud applications help manage large projects efficiently. Integration with Git, Azure, and CI/CD pipelines further improves productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio can be quite demanding on system resources and may run slowly on lower-spec machines. The startup time can be lengthy, and frequent updates sometimes bring minor stability issues. The interface can also feel overwhelming for beginners, given the sheer number of features, menus, and options available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Visual Studio is that it feels like everything I need for coding is in one place. The debugging is really good and IntelliSense helps a lot with catching mistakes and writing code faster. I don’t have to keep switching between different tools for Git, testing, or builds, which saves time. It also handles big projects pretty well, so it doesn’t feel like it’s struggling when the codebase grows. Overall, it just makes development feel smoother and less stressful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about Visual Studio is that it can feel heavy and slow sometimes, especially on a machine that’s not very powerful. It takes time to start up and can use a lot of memory when a big project is open. The interface can also feel a bit cluttered with so many options and windows, which can be overwhelming. It’s powerful for sure, but sometimes that power comes with extra complexity I don’t always need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio for a wide range of tasks like Python development and automation. I particularly appreciate its ease of use. Compared to many coding IDEs, Visual Studio is simple to start with, which makes it appealing both for minimalist coders and heavy users. The memory and storage usage is the best, compared to many other IDEs. It's easy to download different versions of coding languages and tools, and the interface simplifies it for minimalist coders. I like that Visual Studio makes downloading extensions straightforward, allows for customization with themes, and provides helpful features like error identification, autocorrect, and suggestions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I had a huge trouble using Python Jupyter notebooks in Visual Studio. They're not so simple in VS code and are not very compatible. I faced many errors while using them at times. .ipynb files are often hard to load, and it's difficult in VS code to figure out which environment or versions to use. The rendering and heavy load tasks might get stuck a lot during usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.