G2

Chaitanya D.

Senior Software Engineer

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/30/2026

"Reliable, Easy-to-Use IDE with Strong Debugging and Tool Integration"

5/5

What do you like best about Visual Studio?

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.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio?

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.

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

Visual Studio helps me manage the complete development workflow in one place. As an Angular developer working on fintech applications, I use it for coding, debugging, Git version control, and project management. Its debugging tools help me find and fix issues quickly, while IntelliSense and code navigation reduce development time and improve code quality. Having everything integrated in a single IDE increases my productivity, makes collaboration with my team easier, and helps me deliver features faster with fewer errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.