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Visual Studio

Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft used for developing computer programs, websites, web apps, and mobile apps. It supports multiple programming languages and platforms, providing features like code editing, debugging, and project management tools.

Also known as: VS, VisualStudio, Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Studio IDE, VS IDE
🧊Why learn Visual Studio?

Developers should use Visual Studio when building applications for Microsoft platforms like .NET, Windows, or Azure, as it offers deep integration and powerful debugging tools. It's particularly valuable for enterprise-level development, cross-platform mobile apps with Xamarin, and game development with Unity, due to its comprehensive ecosystem and extensions.

Compare Visual Studio

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Learning Resources

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Visual Studio Documentation
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Getting Started with Visual Studio on Microsoft Learn
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Visual Studio Tutorial for Beginners on YouTube
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Mastering Visual Studio 2019 by Alessandro Del Sole
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Alternatives to Visual Studio

Visual Studio CodeJetbrains RiderEclipse