Visual Studio Reviews & Product Details

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 like Visual Studio's interface and the extension part that integrates lots of things inside it. The AI feature, integrated with GitHub Copilot, helps resolve issues quickly, which is a lot of help when I'm stuck. The initial setup was very easy, and you should be attentive as there are a lot of new things to learn, making the learning experience good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the ML part in Visual Studio doesn't work as well as it should. It's not like Jupyter, where everything works smoothly together. They should make it so that multiple things work in sequence, and problems with ML code can be solved more easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate that Visual Studio serves as a robust all-in-one IDE, offering strong support for a wide range of programming languages. Its debugging features, IntelliSense, and built-in Git integration significantly enhance the efficiency of coding, testing, and managing version control. Additionally, the option to customize the environment further streamlines my development workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio tends to use a lot of system resources, which can lead to slower performance, especially when working on larger projects. Additionally, the update process can be quite lengthy. For beginners, the vast array of features and settings may make the IDE feel intimidating and difficult to navigate at first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Visual Studio is a very fine piece of software written by Microsoft. It's great because it's very comprehensive, offering everything from debugging, symbol editing, to even disassembly and a debugger. These features are all included, and the auto-completion features are top-notch. Writing code or a script and debugging issues is a breeze, and it also helps in profiling our code, letting us understand where we can optimize. Furthermore, the initial setup was fine and smooth with no worries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have just one complaint. It's Visual Studio takes a lot of memory when it starts working. So, relatively, you have to keep almost four gigs of memory for just Visual Studio. If there's a way to reduce this physical memory data of Visual Studio, then it would be much better for a smaller computer or laptops to handle Visual Studio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing’s for sure - it beats everything else out there. Being able to tweak code while it's running, dig into complex data structures, or check past states when debugging? Total game-changer under pressure. The smart auto-suggest feature actually gets what I’m trying to do - way more often than you'd expect. Cuts down tons of typing each week by guessing my next move right. Pushing APIs live and handling cloud setup without leaving the editor keeps things flowing smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You’ll want a solid computer - this thing gobbles up memory, plus big projects drag on loading. Sometimes upgrades wipe your tweaks or hang forever installing. Without top-tier hardware, it won’t run right. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most is how intuitive it is to use. Whether I'm running simple console applications or debugging smaller projects, the entire process feels seamless. The extensions truly elevate the experience, C# tools, and Markdown preview all help me work more efficiently and make the process much more enjoyable. As someone who alternates between small side projects and professional work, VS Code offers the ideal balance. It allows me to experiment, learn, and deploy updates—all within a single environment. What stands out for me is the deep integration with GitHub Copilot. Having AI suggestions directly inside the IDE feels like working with a coding partner. It helps me write cleaner code, fix small bugs faster, and even learn new syntax as I go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

he installation is a bit heavy, and it can feel slow on older machines — but once it’s running, it’s incredibly stable and powerful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio mostly for programming with C# (.NET). It's fantastic for developing and debugging C# programs, making development really easy. I find the debugger to be top-notch. I really like the debugger because it's so easy to use and amazingly powerful. The 'step back' feature, where I can edit code and retry a step, is really good. I can drag the pointer backwards, add missing lines, hot reload, and step forward seamlessly. The initial setup was easy, even though having an installer living on my computer feels a bit weird. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's clunky. Open Test Explorer and move it around and a lot of things get stuck! While running the program, Visual Studio changes its layout (which is not that useful for me) and freezes up for a good moment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This is a solid product for developers, serving well as both a notepad and a command-line interface. I have used it for development work with Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Slack. It offers a wide range of extensions, making it quite versatile. The product is lightweight and requires minimal RAM, which is a big plus. Debugging projects is fast, and connecting to different platforms is straightforward. It also supports AI features for platforms like Salesforce and MuleSoft. The user interface is well-designed and easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only drawback I have noticed is that sometimes the extensions do not load properly, which can cause some issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Visual Studio is very much compatible to work with. The AI-assisted features in Visual Studio are really helpful for solving problems quickly. It checks for bugs and gives me hints with valid syntax, which is great. The initial setup was really easy and it's quite user-friendly as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When working with today's applications like Civil 3D and other stuff, I've found that the latest patches and versions of Visual Studio don't always support them well. For example, the integration of Dynamo and Python doesn't support much, which could definitely be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The "Time Machine" debugging technique is rewinding a program that is currently executing in order to track each step that results in a crash, even in the absence of breakpoints.

Using your own Nuget package source is simple with Diffect packages that may be related to one company.

DOTNET app implementation became simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The 'Solution Reload Tax' – the constant, context-breaking pauses where it reloads the entire solution for simple external changes, like switching a Git branch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.