I use Visual Studio primarily for building and debugging applications across different languages like Python and JavaScript and mostly for developing web apps. It manages complex projects and improves productivity with its powerful debugging tools and code assistance features. I appreciate how it helps me identify issues with accurate code and maintain an efficient workflow. I find it very easy to configure and set up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can feel heavy and slow when I connect in a lower end system. It would help if there were more streamlined lightweight mode when using a lower end system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s the best tool for writing code. Visual Studio supports almost every language; other interfaces can be language-limited, but Visual Studio has a huge library and strong support. It also provides multiple extensions, and the user interface, dashboard, and overall UI are all easy to use and understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Actually, sometimes it takes too long to load, and it gets stuck or hangs, so it definitely needs some improvements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio for writing and editing code, API development, debugging, Git integration, and working with AI-powered coding assistants to improve productivity. Its powerful debugging tools, intelligent code completion, Git integrations, and extensive extensions make development faster, more efficient, and enjoyable. The initial setup was straightforward, and the built-in setup wizard made it easy to configure the development environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Visual Studio to be resource intensive on large projects, and it's a bit annoying that some extensions need updates after new releases. Also, I wish it had faster startup times and a simpler setup experience, which would definitely make it better for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most are the powerful debugging and development tools. They make working on large projects much easier, and features like IntelliSense and built-in Git support help speed up my day-to-day workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside is that it can feel heavy at times. Startup times, updates, and memory usage can be noticeable especially when I’m working on larger solutions but the development features usually make up for it overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most is the debugging experience. Being able to add breakpoints, inspect values, and trace issues step by step . It made problem-solving much easier and saved a lot of time when I needed to understand why something was failing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing major stands out. but slight improvements on -

the user interface could be improved.

The interface gets crowded while working with many files, panels and debugging window at same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate how Visual Studio handles multi-language environments. Being able to pivot between Python for data processing and SQL for database management within the same IDE is seamless. The extensibility is the real winner here; specifically, the integration with AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude has significantly sped up my unit testing and boilerplate generation. It doesn't just suggest code; it helps me refactor complex Scala functions that would otherwise take much longer to manual-check. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is definitely a resource-heavy IDE. Compared to lighter editors like VS Code, the startup time for Visual Studio can be sluggish, especially when loading large solutions with many dependencies. I’ve also noticed that the memory usage spikes significantly when I have multiple instances open for different data engineering microservices, which can impact system performance on standard-issue dev laptops. UX is sometimes a bit lackey due to slow UI responses and large compute consumption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio for small desktop tools and basic coding work that helps with preparing reports and cleaning simple files used in my work. As I manage clinic-related records and create health content, small utilities help me format data or notes before sharing. Ease of use feels fine after some practice, the editor and shortcuts make it quicker to change small things without digging into menus. Ease of implementation is good for simple projects, the templates help me start and run a small tool without extra setup.

I don’t use it all day, but I open it when I need to fix a small script or prepare files for clinic records or content drafts. Frequency of use is mostly for short tasks, and the run/debug button with console output helps quickly check if a change worked. Number of features is more than what I need, but the basic editor, project view, and debugger are enough for my regular work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main thing I notice is that it uses more system resources, so on a normal laptop it can feel a bit heavy when I have other apps open. Sometimes it takes a few seconds to respond when I switch between files or start a new run. Also, search and navigation feel a bit slow when the solution gets bigger, so finding files takes a little more time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio Code is highly valued for its easy implementation, user-friendly experience, and lightweight performance. I use it frequently on a daily basis across multiple languages, and I appreciate the strong customer support and community backing from Microsoft, along with its seamless integration with Git, extensions, and cloud tools.

Its biggest upsides are its powerful extension ecosystem, quick setup, cross-platform support, and smooth integration with development frameworks, which together make it one of the most efficient and widely used code editors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio Code can become slow and memory-heavy when too many extensions are installed, and performance may drop on low-end systems. It also lacks some advanced built-in features of full IDEs, so heavy enterprise development may require extra configuration or external tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the AI integration and the auto error detection features in Visual Studio. The auto error detection highlights the exact line of code where there is an error, saving me time as I immediately know where the issue is. The AI helps to write code better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI for the project setup should be simple as sometimes it creates confusion because of the same language option showing multiple times. Additionally, the size is very large, so it lags on low-end PCs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Visual Studio to be an excellent tool for .NET development. It's very easy to use and has become significantly faster over the years. The reliability of Visual Studio really stands out to me as well. Additionally, I appreciate the development format and a specific feature that I like is when I select any specific C#. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the speed or the time it takes to open big applications in Visual Studio could be improved. I get that it's a heavy application. Initially, the setup was a bit difficult because there wasn't much clarity during installation, and you have to select a couple of options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.