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Ashwin R.

Software Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/26/2026

"Complete, Feature-Rich IDE That Boosts Productivity"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio?

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.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

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.

What problems is Visual Studio solving and how is that benefiting you?

Visual Studio supports all phases of the application lifecycle and offers integrated coding, debugging, testing, version control and deployment capabilities. Visual Studio simplifies coding and helps developers stay productive by delivering enhanced development services, such as code refactoring and IntelliSense for improved code quality, plus source control (Git) integration for collaboration-accelerating the entire delivery cycle from design to production while ensuring faster time to market with fewer defects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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