I like that Visual Studio is much more interactive and user-friendly. It offers a variety of environments for developing in languages like Java and Python. It's easy to just download the language kernels I need and start the development process without having to manually set up libraries. This ease of starting the development process makes it quite appealing to me. I also find it very user-friendly, which is a big plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The aspects that can be felt improved is the UI, the entire UI must be improved, actually. Regarding the licensing, was one of a hectic task for us. Like, more of like, some pieces were not comfortable, in our office. So that's where, were not able to do the setup and certain certain sort of things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It checks my code as i type, shows errors right away, and gives you fixes. Like when I am writing C# or .NET API's, it auto completes it and explain problems. This makes my coding faster, no more hours to fix the bugs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its heavy on my PC, takes long time to load, uses lot of RAM and feels slow for small tasks like JS quick edits. I switch to VS code for that. Also the interface has too many buttons sometimes. Update also takes lot of time to download and install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio stands out because it brings everything needed for professional software development into a single environment. The breadth and depth of its features are genuinely impressive. With advanced debugging and profiling tools, integrated testing frameworks, and built-in source control, it supports the entire development lifecycle without forcing me to rely on a patchwork of external tools.

The AI capabilities—especially through integration with GitHub Copilot—have noticeably improved my productivity in day-to-day work. The AI-assisted suggestions help me generate well-structured code blocks, recommend refinements, and even propose alternative implementations based on the surrounding context. It feels like having a smart assistant that speeds up development while still leaving me in full control of the final code.

When it comes to integration, Visual Studio works smoothly with Azure services, Git repositories, databases, and CI/CD pipelines. For teams working within the Microsoft ecosystem, that integration feels natural, stable, and easy to adopt.

I use Visual Studio every day for development, debugging, refactoring, and testing. It handles large enterprise solutions reliably and stays consistent even during long working sessions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The implementation experience could be smoother. During installation, you have to choose workloads carefully, and the overall setup can take a while because of the IDE’s size. For new users, the sheer number of available options can also feel overwhelming at first.

It’s also a resource-intensive application. Large projects can require substantial RAM and CPU, which may affect performance on lower-end machines.

As for customer support, the documentation and community resources are extensive, but direct enterprise-level support depends on the licensing plan. Individual users generally end up relying on forums and the official documentation for troubleshooting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love using Visual Studio for web development. It offers good extensions and shortcuts, making coding faster and better for me. The GitHub direct link is also really useful. I appreciate being able to work with various types of technologies, and the split screen and inbuilt terminal are features I value a lot. The initial setup was easy and not confusing at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Can't get Live preview of my code, so have to use 3rd party app Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio is my day to day use application for developing software as a software engineer. Some of the key factors I like best about Visual Studio are as follows:

1. Highly Reliable

2. Support of many languages and tools

3. Highly customizable and adjustable

4. Inbuilt plugins and addons

5. Convenient UI/UX navigation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio is very helpful and reliable and comes in handy at many times but has some of the downsides. Some of the downsides of visual studio are as follows:

1. High RAM usage

2. Unexpected behavior with certain libraries causing errors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like using Visual Studio for .NET and AI development. It has been a fantastic journey with its Azure stack. The debugging features are great, providing a fantastic experience compared to other tools where debugging with Copilot isn't as smooth. I appreciate the interface and functionalities of Visual Studio, with visuals that are pretty simple and clear. I also really like the hot reload feature, which works well when I'm running web apps and need to publish changes quickly without restarting the application. The changes get reflected in seconds, which makes a great impact. Additionally, the upgrade from VS22 to VS26 has been great, and the setup was quite easy with the help of documentation on the Microsoft site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For me, Visual Studio, I think sometimes GitHub Copilot thing seems not to be working. Need to troubleshoot. And one more thing, like, each time I log in to Versus, sometimes it's already logged in when I come, when I'm gonna click my VPN. And if it's not, then it's end of presentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio for coding and development. It's my go-to tool for writing and editing code across multiple languages like Python and JavaScript. I also appreciate its abilities for debugging, running scripts, and managing projects efficiently. I love the flexibility and rich extension ecosystem, which helps me customize my workflow effectively. With extensions like GitHub for version control and AI tools for code suggestions, I can streamline my workflow by bringing collaboration, code management, and smart assistance into one place, saving time and reducing context switching. The initial setup was easy because I could refer to the documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel that optimizing extension loading would be beneficial. It would be nice to have better control to disable and isolate heavy extensions to reduce performance lag. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio 2026’s primary strength lies in its transition into a truly AI-native environment, where intelligent agents are deeply integrated into the core workflow rather than acting as mere add-ons. Developers particularly value the Adaptive Paste feature for its seamless context-matching and the enhanced Time-Travel Debugging, which provides unparalleled visibility into complex execution flows. When combined with the significantly improved performance architecture that ensures snappy handling of massive enterprise solutions, it remains the premier choice for robust, high-stakes development in .NET and C++. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Despite its power, Visual Studio 2026 is often criticized for being excessively resource-intensive, frequently consuming significant RAM and CPU even when idle, which can lead to system-wide sluggishness on all but the most high-end hardware. Many developers also find the UI increasingly cluttered, noting that the aggressive integration of AI "Agent Mode" and Copilot can feel intrusive or create confusing conflicts with traditional IntelliSense. Furthermore, long-standing regressions in core features—such as fragmented settings menus, unreliable code analysis, and the removal of legacy architecture tools—often make the environment feel less stable and intuitive than its predecessors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio as a tool to write automated test scripts, and I find it very easy to edit with multiple plugins that help streamline the script writing work. It has great community support, which I really appreciate. Additionally, its integration with AI tools is very good. It integrates very well with Copilot and Claude Code, making the work more efficient. The configuration is very user-friendly. Being an open-source tool, its distribution among the company's developers is quite facilitated, offering a good return on investment, and its native integration with Claude greatly helps in developing direct development tasks in the editor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VS Code in itself is a basic code editor; its usability and features largely depend on the installation of plugins, many of which can be third-party plugins, which can create security gaps if not handled carefully. Additionally, if many plugins are installed, there can be a high consumption of memory resources, which makes the editor slow and heavy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Visual Studio for coding, working on projects, project management, and debugging and testing. It catches errors earlier and helps me debug step by step. Project management is easy with its integration with Git and GitHub and AI agents like Cline and Kilo Code that code for me. I like its large market for extensions, including useful ones like Prettier, IntelliSense, Python debugger, and Markdown generator. I also use the Live Server extension to see my website live and enjoy the Light Blue theme. The initial setup was easy and very user-friendly. Its documentation is also beneficial; because of it, I still know I have not needed to contact customer support

A large community is a big advantage; most of the problems already have well-documented solutions online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Visual Studio often takes a noticeable amount of time to start, especially when opening large projects or solutions. The IDE is quite heavy and consumes a significant amount of RAM, which can slow down the overall system if multiple applications are running at the same time. This becomes more noticeable on mid-range machines, where performance may drop during debugging or while loading extensions. Improving startup speed and optimizing memory usage would make the experience much smoother, particularly for developers who work on complex projects daily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.