The main use case for Microsoft Visual Studio is module development and software development, and I do some unit test work as well.
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Streamlined development enhances productivity with valuable integration and intuitive features
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Visual Studio's integration with Git and Team Foundation Server is the most valuable. We can work on branches, check work out, merge work in, and resolve conflicts with it, so those are all good features in Microsoft Visual Studio.
I have used IntelliSense in Microsoft Visual Studio, and when you hover over a data type, you can see that you can get more information about it and its interface, which is a good feature.
The debugging tools in Microsoft Visual Studio are very good at helping me pinpoint issues with precision.
The Git integration in Microsoft Visual Studio is brilliant.
The main benefits Microsoft Visual Studio provides include streamlining processes, and it's fairly intuitive, where most of what I need to do can be accessed from the dropdown menus. It takes a lot of the tricky part out because you've got it all there in an integrated development environment (IDE).
What needs improvement?
Based on my experience and my colleagues' feedback, I believe a potential area of improvement for Microsoft Visual Studio could be incorporating more AI, as it makes things easier for us, and having more intelligence in the tool would be beneficial.
In terms of functionality, I am mostly satisfied with Microsoft Visual Studio, but I would suggest that it provides more help with being able to use design patterns.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Microsoft Visual Studio for approximately 12 years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scalability, I would rate Microsoft Visual Studio an eight.
How are customer service and support?
I have had some experience with tech support from Microsoft, and I would rate them a seven, although I haven't had to really use any desk support from them.
I would rate tech support from Microsoft an eight, as I'm sure they're good, but we just haven't had to deal with them that much.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup for Microsoft Visual Studio isn't too difficult.
What other advice do I have?
The stability of Microsoft Visual Studio is excellent, deserving a rating of 10.
Microsoft Visual Studio is the best tool that we've got currently, and I don't have any complaints about it. I give it a final rating of 10 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Robust debugging and plugin support improve coding productivity
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Visual Studio is an IDE, or integrated development environment, which enables users to set up their own dev environment to code and build websites and then host them. Through Microsoft Visual Studio, users can host to cloud services with one button or one fly server. It's essentially an environment for coding; it's an IDE.
Microsoft Visual Studio is a robust Microsoft product. It is a very secure device and tool. It has numerous extensions and plugins available, and it's a cross-platform development tool, meaning development is possible for any other devices. It supports everything, provided you have the specific graphics for processing and a CPU with an intensive workload, a clock speed-based device.
IntelliSense in Microsoft Visual Studio can sense automatically. It can identify syntax errors and declarations if there are mistakes. It's extremely helpful during coding. With IntelliSense, issues can be rectified on the fly, either before or after compiling.
Microsoft Visual Studio's debugging tools are excellent and straightforward. Users can utilize a line-by-line debugging feature.
The built-in Git integration for source control in Microsoft Visual Studio has a simple setup process. Users just need to provide the repo link and grant access. The integration is seamless and helpful, allowing for easy code pushing and pulling.
Some of the most impactful plugins include static code analysis tools and GitHub Copilot. There are also JSON viewers, JSON parsers, and numerous third-party plugins available.
The performance profiling tools in Microsoft Visual Studio are effective. Once an application is ready, it can be tested with performance profiling. Users can perform performance upgrades, check function calling processes, identify redundant elements, and determine if code-level changes are needed for better processing.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Visual Studio is performing well currently. One potential improvement would be integration with solutions such as Codespaces, where users can have their own virtual dev environment setup. A hybrid setup would be beneficial, particularly for users with low-performance PCs. A hybrid collaboration with Microsoft Visual Studio system where some processing occurs in the cloud would be more effective.
How are customer service and support?
The support and community forums for Microsoft Visual Studio are strong, deserving a solid eight out of ten rating.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What other advice do I have?
I have leveraged the plugin ecosystem to tailor my IDE experience. The overall rating for Microsoft Visual Studio is 8 out of 10.
Application development becomes streamlined with intuitive features and comprehensive debugging tools while integration needs refinement
What is our primary use case?
Recently, I have been working with the Power Platform, which is a Microsoft product. Currently, I am exploring and doing one project as well. Power Platform is looking promising, and it provides various features. It is very easy to learn Power Platform. Power Platform may only be applicable to small size to mid-size applications, so I think it will not be applicable to enterprise level applications.
What is most valuable?
Power Platform provides workflows and database functionality. The database application is very good. When creating an entity, based on that entity, you can create views and pages automatically based on the table. That is one good feature in Power Platform. It also supports customization features, though it takes some time to understand as there are many steps for customization. If any system exposes functionality using REST API, we can get the URL and environment details such as headers. In Microsoft Visual Studio, if a system exposes services, we can consume those services by getting their proper URL/URI and header information. If they have any authentication mechanism using tokens, we can utilize those in Microsoft Visual Studio to invoke and call the REST APIs provided by external systems.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Visual Studio provides almost all features. When adding classes, if references to class files or namespaces are missing, improvements could be made. Sometimes when missing namespaces and calling functionalities in other classes, Microsoft Visual Studio shows errors. While clicking on the cursor shows which particular namespace is missing, when adding new namespaces, it still shows some errors. Microsoft Visual Studio should avoid these errors.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for almost five years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
Issues with Microsoft Visual Studio are very rare. Sometimes crashes happen and occasionally there might be hanging issues. We close Microsoft Visual Studio and once opened again, the issue resolves automatically.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Regarding stability issues, the system makes sure it should be up and running throughout the day. In case of any downtime issues, the system will notify us about the timing so we can take appropriate actions beforehand. These informations are automatically provided by the system, so we don't need to manage this ourselves. The system helps keep the server up and running.
How are customer service and support?
In the frontend, we need to download Microsoft Visual Studio, which is available in different versions including community editions and professional editions. You can download any edition of the latest version. Once downloaded, you need to provide login credentials and set up the code. They will provide the link from wherever your code is located, and you have to clone it.
How was the initial setup?
Microsoft Visual Studio provides entity framework which supports both code-based and database-first approaches. Based on these options, we can proceed with implementation. If you choose the database-first approach, all the tables from your SQL database and related components will be created as classes in your C# implementation.
What was our ROI?
The ROI involves a one-time payment. Once you have the license, the return depends upon how many projects you are acquiring and how many clients you have. If you develop three to four projects, you can achieve ROI within four or five months. With more projects, ROI can be covered within six months or one year based on your investment. After that, you will get more benefits. It is purely based on the projects in the pipeline.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Regarding maintenance, if you have the Microsoft Visual Studio license, Microsoft will support your product. If you encounter any downtime, Microsoft will notify you in advance so you can take respective actions. They provide temporary solutions to ensure applications do not go down. A backup system ensures end users are not affected. The maintenance is provided by Microsoft.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
For .NET development, I haven't used any other tools besides Microsoft Visual Studio, but we have used third-party controls to display information, such as Telerik controls. We obtained the license and integrated Telerik controls into Microsoft Visual Studio to create data tables and combo boxes. The main competitors to .NET are OutSystems, low-code technologies, and Java.
What other advice do I have?
Debugging tools are very important. In Microsoft Visual Studio, we can use debugging by placing debug points where we need to execute particular functions or code. When you run the application, Microsoft Visual Studio automatically triggers the debugging point. From there, you can check the particular code in the below window where you can see all values, variables, and written statements. You can track everything. Microsoft Visual Studio provides detailed debugging options to see how the application flows with calling functions and working functions. You can identify exactly where data is not loading and what errors are occurring. This information helps resolve issues quickly. Microsoft Visual Studio provides comprehensive development capabilities. You can create any type of application, including mobile applications, console applications, Windows applications, WPF, ASP.NET MVC, and .NET Core. It provides many benefits and can create reusable components. During coding, it provides intelligence features that automatically identify issues. It is very user-friendly and helps avoid coding errors.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
NA
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
NA
Enables seamless cloud-native migration and robust debugging features
What is our primary use case?
I use Microsoft Visual Studio to deploy and migrate different solutions from monolithic to 100% cloud-native solutions in Azure. When I have a client-server solution that is very monolithic, I can perfectly migrate it to Azure to create backends in different Kubernetes environments and utilize modern frontend technologies like React for a more efficient solution in cloud platforms.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Visual Studio is a very robust application. I can read and analyze logs in C#. It's friendly with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Java, making many deployments guided for different solutions possible. The .NET library, although very old, is a very robust application for deployment in cloud settings, being friendly for working with functions and logic apps, which are best used for deploying .NET services. Visual Studio offers a great debugging tool where I can debug quickly and resolve issues efficiently with specific solutions designed for strong debugging.
What needs improvement?
The patching aspect can continue to be improved. Although Visual Studio has very expressive refactor solutions and efficient, reliable patching for code, there is always room for enhancement in these areas.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for more than twenty years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The deployment depends on the project as I use methodologies like Agile or Kanban, allowing the creation of very structured steps in projects. A big deployment can start for three to six months. Locally, when working with Azure, I deploy with Visual Studio on my local machine, integrating with the cloud when I publish.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Visual Studio is a very robust and stable application, especially when I have integration with Azure DevOps.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Visual Studio is scalable in integrating with various cloud platforms and solutions for effective deployment.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft's support is very strong, with good resources available when creating support tickets. They respond quickly and have professional resources for resolving different software or deployment issues. A very big library is available at dev.microsoft.com with many solutions for investigation.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Microsoft Visual Studio is not complex. I have been using it for maybe 10 to 15 years and it is the most robust application software for deployment.
What was our ROI?
The ROI depends on the contract I have with Microsoft. For example, in an Enterprise Agreement (ELA), Microsoft might provide free licenses for deployment. The ROI varies based on the company's agreements, and different subscription licenses are available like basic, standard, and business premium.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing for Microsoft Visual Studio is favorable. While many open-source solutions are available, none offer the robustness of Visual Studio, which includes a Marketplace for creating different add-ons and integration solutions for quality assurance.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have knowledge of NetBeans, an open-source solution, but it does not have the robustness of Microsoft Visual Studio which offers a Marketplace to create different add-ons.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Microsoft Visual Studio for different clouds as it can integrate with AWS, GCP, Huawei, and Red Hat OpenShift due to its add-ons. I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a nine out of ten. Despite rating it a nine, all features align well with my personal experience, reflecting no dissatisfaction on my part.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Integration with AI and a powerful debugger supports efficient application development for university needs
What is our primary use case?
I develop applications and work at Roma Tre University. We develop applications ranging from student career management to employee and HR office functions.
What is most valuable?
One valuable feature of Microsoft Visual Studio is its powerful debugger, which is the only feature I primarily use. Another significant advantage is the integration with Copilot and AI support. Additionally, the ease of integration with solutions is worth mentioning.
What needs improvement?
Some improvements could include a more visual interface for automating common tasks in application development. Introducing this feature would enhance productivity.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Microsoft Visual Studio for almost ten years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
It is very easy to install Microsoft Visual Studio.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Visual Studio is stable overall.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As of now, I have not encountered any limitations in the use of Microsoft Visual Studio. It is scalable for our purposes.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Microsoft is very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In my past, I used Mirth Connect while working in a hospital for HL7 integrations using JCAPS and Mirth and Rhapsody Data, which are old products.
How was the initial setup?
It's very easy to install.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not know the pricing or costs as we have a global agreement with Microsoft for all universities in Italy.
What other advice do I have?
I am searching for an enterprise service bus product, so if Microsoft Visual Studio could have a plugin or an extension in this direction, it would be great. I rate my overall experience with Microsoft Visual Studio as nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Integration with various tools enhances debugging effectiveness and user experience
What is our primary use case?
We are a services company, and we use Microsoft Visual Studio for .NET development, application development, and related tasks.
What is most valuable?
I find Microsoft Visual Studio to be a good development environment. Its integration with SQL and features like check-in, check-out, and integration with Visual SourceSafe and now the Azure counterpart are very effective for debugging applications.
What needs improvement?
The integration of automation capabilities, such as code auto-generation, would be beneficial. Copilot integration and other automation tools would definitely increase productivity.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio since its inception, which is more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I believe the solution is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Visual Studio is a fully scalable solution with no limitations.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support from Microsoft is very good; I would rate it a ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
I find the initial setup of Microsoft Visual Studio to be simple, and I can do it alone without needing more people.
What about the implementation team?
I can handle the installation all by myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not directly involved with the pricing since our company does bulk purchases. Generally, we are pretty happy with Microsoft products.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have not worked with any competitive products similar to Microsoft Visual Studio.
What other advice do I have?
Prospective users should know that it's very easy to set up and use Microsoft Visual Studio, ensuring a good user experience. I would rate my overall experience with Microsoft Visual Studio a ten.
Have streamlined development with debugging features but face challenges with performance due to bloat
What is our primary use case?
I create my site or application for my company for internal use only.
What is most valuable?
The best feature of Microsoft Visual Studio for debugging applications is IntelliSense, which I refer to as autocomplete. Additionally, the integration capabilities with Microsoft DevOps Server streamline my development process efficiently, making it perfectly integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio.
What needs improvement?
The software has become larger than before, requiring a powerful desktop or notebook to run Microsoft Visual Studio. I must use or install all the features which makes Microsoft Visual Studio bulky. Some optional installation methods to remove features I do not use could improve the experience.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for more than fifteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Performance is a problem because if I use a notebook that is not high-end, Microsoft Visual Studio may experience lag sometimes.
How are customer service and support?
I think the support could be better because the documentation and other resources, such as videos, are too numerous, making it hard to find the correct one. AI support could be a good addition.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Microsoft Visual Studio Code and no others.
How was the initial setup?
There is no trouble or problem to install it. I can handle the installation myself.
What about the implementation team?
I can install the solution by myself.
What was our ROI?
Microsoft Visual Studio saves me time, approximately forty percent.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Visual Studio is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
The main concern is that the documentation is so detailed and vast that it takes a lot of time to sift through. I would rate Microsoft Visual Studio seven out of ten.
Debugging applications efficiently with versatile features and integrations
What is our primary use case?
I use Microsoft Visual Studio primarily for development. It has a code analyzer with various options to analyze the code that I have written. It provides intelligence for whatever language I am using and offers DevOps integrations.
What is most valuable?
A very valuable feature of Microsoft Visual Studio is the debugger, which is helpful for debugging applications line by line. Additionally, the integration with various services is easy, and with Copilot, it becomes easier to learn and understand Microsoft Visual Studio features. It has many useful features for development purposes. The features available in Microsoft Visual Studio are beneficial for making builds, deployments, and everything related to dot net projects with C#. This provides great efficiency in my work. We frequently handle dot net projects with C#, utilizing all sorts of features to facilitate building and deploying, which add significant value.
What needs improvement?
I found something that I am facing challenges with: Docker integration within Microsoft Visual Studio. I think there is an option for this, but I have not explored it yet. Furthermore, if AI could be integrated into more features, it would expedite my work and would be very helpful.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product gradually since around 2005.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Visual Studio is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, depending on my client's demand.
How are customer service and support?
I am facing some problems with technical support. I'm working with a client account, and I'm not able to create a support ticket for some issues. Previously, I used to create a ticket on the Azure portal and get help from the support team, but now it's not working as it used to.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup has resolved a lot year on year. It's straightforward and has improved more from time to time.
What about the implementation team?
IT permission is needed, so I cannot install it myself.
What was our ROI?
In terms of expedited development, Microsoft Visual Studio features have saved me maybe five percent of time.
What other advice do I have?
If AI can help expedite tasks, that would be helpful because now AI is going everywhere. I'd rate my overall experience with Microsoft Visual Studio at eight to nine points.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
User-friendly interface enables seamless development and significant time savings
What is our primary use case?
I am using Microsoft Visual Studio for development purposes for my different clients in the USA and other regions. I use it in developing applications, web applications, and mobile Android applications.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Visual Studio is very easy to use with an excellent graphic interface. It is easy to understand for both experienced users and new users. The availability of the community edition allows users to access the tool without cost, and if needed for production, they can opt for the paid version.
What needs improvement?
User authentication with the local database creates some problems. Integration with a local database on a VM server may also create issues, though connecting with a Cloud VM works well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for about one and a half years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
Maintenance is very easy. There is no significant maintenance requirement after installation. The process is straightforward, and one person is enough to handle it.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Visual Studio is stable, and I haven't encountered significant performance issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The version of Microsoft Visual Studio I use is scalable. Even with the community edition, it provides scalable options.
How are customer service and support?
When Microsoft shifted their service to regions like China and India, the support team there was not professional and lacked adequate knowledge. Creating multiple support tickets was required to get a proper response. In contrast, the Microsoft team provided appropriate guidance.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The installation process was straightforward. You can simply download the software and use the Cloud Auto Installer to get all the required tools. One person can handle the installation process.
What was our ROI?
Using Microsoft Visual Studio has saved me considerable time and effort during development. The savings are between twenty and fifty percent in terms of both time and money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing for Microsoft Visual Studio is expensive. The charges are $499 per user per month for the 2022 version, and the professional version costs $29. This is particularly costly in the South Asia region due to currency differences. Microsoft should consider regional pricing adjustments to make it more affordable.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Microsoft Visual Studio for new users because it provides a simple and effective user interface which is beneficial for learning development. I rate the solution eight out of ten. My overall product rating is eight.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Integrated tools and extensions offer straightforward and efficient code development
What is our primary use case?
I use Microsoft Visual Studio occasionally. I prefer writing code directly on Notepad++, but when I need the IDE support, I use Microsoft Visual Studio for faster and better code development. It offers a good experience for individuals who are handy with IDEs.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Visual Studio is integrated with all tools and offers all necessary extensions, making it very convenient. It offers Git connectivity for all Git repositories. I find all its activities to be straightforward and efficient.
What needs improvement?
Maybe some documentation could be better. They can generate some educational videos online, which would be helpful.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for the last five to six years, but I do not use it frequently.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Visual Studio is stable. I have not encountered any problems.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I use Microsoft Visual Studio on an individual basis, so I am not familiar with its scalability in terms of adding or deleting users, which may be an IT admin function.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Notepad++ more often than Microsoft Visual Studio.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Microsoft Visual Studio is simple, and one person can manage it.
What was our ROI?
The ROI includes time savings, which are approximately ten to twenty percent.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
As a partner, the cost may be part of an integrated license package. I am not sure about specific pricing details.
What other advice do I have?
Maybe sometimes Microsoft Visual Studio hangs if your computer resources are limited. Rating it, I would give it eight points overall.
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