As an Angular developer working on fintech projects for the last 5 years, I like Visual Studio because it provides a clean and easy-to-use interface that improves the development experience. It integrates well with Git, Azure DevOps, and other development tools, making collaboration simple. The IDE offers strong debugging and code navigation, which helps improve performance and reduce development time. Getting started is straightforward with good documentation and built-in guidance. AI features like IntelliCode provide useful code suggestions that speed up coding and improve code quality. Overall, Visual Studio is a reliable IDE that helps me develop, test, and maintain applications efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio is a powerful IDE, but it can be resource-intensive and sometimes feels slow when working with large solutions. Startup time and project loading could be faster, especially on systems with limited RAM. Some updates require restarting the IDE, which interrupts the development workflow. While the AI features are helpful, they could provide more accurate suggestions for Angular and front-end development. Improving overall performance and reducing memory usage would make the experience even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Visual Studio because it makes working on large and complex projects much easier. The debugging tools are especially useful since I can step through the code, check variable values, and quickly find where something is going wrong. I also find the Git integration really convenient because I can manage changes and track development without constantly switching between different tools. Overall, it saves time and makes the development process much smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio is a powerful IDE, but it can feel quite heavy at times. It uses a lot of system resources, especially when working on large projects, which can sometimes make the system slower. There are also so many features, menus, and settings that it can be a little overwhelming, especially for someone who is new Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a Java developer with around 4 years of experience, I like Visual Studio because it provides a convenient and productive development environment for working across both backend and frontend technologies. While working on Java applications along with Angular and React, I find it useful to have most of the development tools available in one place.

One of the features I like the most is the built-in terminal, as I can run Maven, npm, Git, and other commands directly from the IDE without having to open a separate terminal window. The large ecosystem of plugins and extensions is also very helpful because I can add support for different frameworks, debugging tools, Git integrations, code formatting, and other development requirements based on the project.

Overall, Visual Studio helps me manage different parts of an application more efficiently and reduces the need to switch between multiple applications while developing and debugging. For me, the value is good compared to what I am paying because it saves time in my day-to-day development work. As a Java developer working on a medical management system, I use it for understanding code, troubleshooting issues, resolving code conflicts, and getting quick explanations when I am stuck.

The biggest benefit is the time saved. Instead of spending a long time searching through documentation or different forums for a solution, I can get a starting point quickly and then verify and implement it myself. Considering the productivity improvement and the amount of time it saves, I feel the value I get is worth the cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main thing I dislike about Visual Studio is that it can sometimes feel heavy and resource-intensive, especially when working on larger projects with multiple extensions and services enabled. It may consume a significant amount of memory and occasionally take some time to load or index the project.

For a Java developer working with Angular, React, and Spring Boot, I also feel that the experience can vary depending on the plugins and extensions being used. Sometimes extensions may conflict with each other or require additional configuration. The IDE can also have a steeper learning curve compared to lighter editors, particularly when customizing the environment.

Overall, these are relatively minor drawbacks, but improving startup performance, memory usage, and plugin stability would make the development experience even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio provides a comprehensive and feature-rich development environment, especially for .NET and Microsoft-based technologies. I particularly appreciate the built-in project templates, powerful debugging tools, code intelligence features, and seamless integration with development workflows. It offers many capabilities out of the box, which helps accelerate development and reduces the need for extensive third-party setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Visual Studio is extremely powerful, it can feel resource-intensive compared to lighter alternatives such as Visual Studio Code. The application size, startup time, and overall system resource consumption can sometimes impact the development experience, especially on less powerful machines. For many modern development tasks, I often prefer using VS Code or browser-based environments because they feel faster, more lightweight, and easier to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Visual Studio has some very good extensions to download, and its visual aspect, including the description part and the layout, is very good. It is responsive, easy to use, and never crashes. I really appreciate the error explanation in Visual Studio, unlike other code editors. For example, if an error appears in the code, by hovering the mouse, Visual Studio provides an explanation of where the error is and how to fix it, which is very useful. Moreover, it speeds up my work, since instead of wasting time looking for solutions on the internet, Visual Studio already explains and resolves the errors quickly, which is valuable to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the use of Copilot rewards could be improved. For example, the notifications that appear when I use it too much show up only once and then disappear. This means I might not even notice the notification and continue using it, spending money without realizing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Things I enjoy about Visual Studio: it’s a complete development environment. I like IntelliSense and how it helps me read and write code correctly. It also has a powerful, feature-rich debugger and tools like the profiler. The integration of Visual Studio with Git and Azure is seamless, and there are a lot of VS extensions available. I also appreciate the support for different programming languages like C++, Python, etc. On top of that, it includes productivity enhancements such as code navigation, refactoring, and unit test integration and runners. All of these features help make my overall coding experience more efficient and faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio is a feature-rich IDE, but it can be quite resource-intensive. On larger solutions in particular, this can translate into slower startup times and higher memory usage. The interface can also feel overwhelming for new users, given the sheer number of features and configuration options available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been using Visual Studio for over 5 years and find it to be an amazing product by Microsoft. It's super easy to code in any language using plugins, which I really appreciate. The user-friendly interface is not chaotic, making it accessible from interns to senior developers. The AI tool integration is helpful for doing basic things, and I find the plugins to be really good. Using different plugins helps a lot. The initial setup of Visual Studio was really easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes Visual Studio closes automatically, especially on Mac. The tick icon functionality could be improved as it takes a lot of time. Additionally, the process for stashing and reverting changes is a bit difficult and could be better integrated. The UI is so basic you can improve it ex webstrom Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how Visual Studio makes it easy to tie in my GitHub repo and work systematically with agents. The layout and ease of access, along with the keyboard shortcuts, save me a lot of time and make me more productive. Switching to Visual Studio from terminal-based code building was about efficiency—it saved us hours of headaches. The initial setup was beyond simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the only complaint I have is that the timeout on it could be a bit longer. Being in the middle of sorting out a crisis and needing to pay attention to another computer only to come back and find my session has timed out. I guess allowing for users to toggle the timeout on and off could be useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I mainly use Visual Studio for C# development. I find that it makes it easier to write, build, debug, and test applications all in one place. The debugging tools, especially breakpoints, are really helpful in finding and fixing issues in my code. I like the UI and the debugging experience, with features like step-by-step debugging and IntelliSense, which make it easier to understand what's happening in my code and fix issues quickly. Having coding, testing, and the terminal, along with Git tools, available in the same IDE is great. I frequently use features like IntelliSense for code completion, and I appreciate the built-in testing tools for running and checking my unit tests without switching to another tool. The Git integration is useful because I can manage branches, commits, and changes without needing to switch between applications. The initial setup was straightforward, thanks to the Visual Studio Installer, which simplifies selecting the necessary workloads and components for development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing that could be improved is the performance when working with larger solutions. Sometimes Visual Studio takes a while to load the projects or becomes a little slow when building and debugging. It can also use quite a bit of memory, especially when I have multiple projects open. When I work with larger solutions or having multiple projects open, Visual Studio can sometimes take longer to load, build, or respond to actions. It doesn't happen all the time, but it can be noticeable during longer development sessions, and sometimes it gets stuck for 2 or 3 seconds with no response. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For me, the biggest thing is that I don’t have to fight my tools anymore. Setting up the Salesforce extensions in VS Code is super straightforward: you just grab the official pack and you’re good to go. But the real kicker lately is how well they’ve integrated the AI. It doesn’t feel awkwardly bolted on.

AI-driven autocomplete for Apex, or having it explain a complex Lightning Web Component that someone else wrote three years ago, fits naturally into my workflow. I really like that I don’t have to constantly context-switch and tab out to a browser just to ask an AI a question—it’s all right there where I’m coding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only real downside is that it can become a bit of a resource hog, especially if you have a lot of heavy extensions running simultaneously alongside the Salesforce Extension Pack.

When I have multiple scratch orgs connected and a massive metadata package indexing in the background, it can occasionally spike my RAM usage and cause a brief lag. It’s a minor annoyance that usually requires just restarting the window or disabling extensions I’m not actively using, but it's something to keep in mind if you're working on a machine with limited memory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.