Visual Studio Professional 2022
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Test code efficiency improves with integrated debugger and automation
What is our primary use case?
I use Microsoft Visual Studio to write the test code for all of our products. I use it with C#. I integrate UFT within, I integrate the AnyUnit testing framework, and I integrate our API libraries.
What is most valuable?
The test explorer is really important for us as it aids in testing, along with the regular debugger. Even though I forgot the term for it at the moment, there is an overall debugger tool within the IDE that is very effective. This comprehensive debugger tool does the job efficiently, making our work easier.
What needs improvement?
I expect that the AI features will be more reachable and more integrated as part of the solution in the next updates, especially in the orientation of testing.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been dealing with Microsoft Visual Studio for approximately ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
As far as I know, there is no problem, and Microsoft Visual Studio is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As far as I know, Microsoft Visual Studio is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have never required Microsoft's technical support for the last ten years. Everything is on site.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward, and I do not have any issues with it. One person is enough to do it.
What about the implementation team?
We have 365 support, so maintenance is done by the IT guys.
What was our ROI?
We see savings in terms of time and money. If I take the manual testing against automatic testing, we see about an 80% saving.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is part of a big acquisition. I do not know how much a single license costs.
What other advice do I have?
When new customers are looking for a new IDE or their development environment, they need to think about the overall libraries and tools they need to work with. They should ensure everything is integrated together and that it is easy to use and install. One significant aspect is to check that everything comes together. Overall, my experience with Microsoft Visual Studio is rated 9.5 out of 10.
Team collaboration improves and coding efficiency is boosted through advanced features
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Visual Studio for developing our software solutions. We identify gaps in the market and build solutions to address those challenges. Our operations are based in Nigeria, and our development primarily supports the Windows platform.
What is most valuable?
Visual Studio's collaborative features with Azure DevOps are valuable to us. It allows various team members to collaborate on the same project, maintain consistency, and deliver products that fulfill client promises. We use Azure DevOps for source code repository, enabling synchronization and consistency. Additionally, the integration of AI and enhanced refactoring in the IDE boosts coding efficiency. The suggestions make coding easier, thus improving productivity and reducing errors.
What needs improvement?
Refactoring in Microsoft Visual Studio could be further optimized. While it is better than before, some third-party tools currently outperform it but come at a cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for around twenty years, starting from the early days of Visual Basic to .NET and now .NET Core.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The initial setup of Microsoft Visual Studio is extremely easy. It is a breeze for our developers, and there have been no reported issues with the setup.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Visual Studio is highly stable. I have not received any negative feedback from our developers regarding stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Based on our use, Microsoft Visual Studio has a high level of scalability. I would rate it as nine.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have always used Microsoft Visual Studio for development. It came naturally with what we were comfortable using from the start.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. There have been no challenges, and developers find the process straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
Developers install Microsoft Visual Studio on their work machines, and they take ownership from that point. There have been no maintenance needs reported.
What was our ROI?
Our investment in Microsoft Visual Studio is affected by the economic conditions in Nigeria. We invest in developer certification, but pricing products in local currency can be challenging due to the initial investment in technology acquired in dollars.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have subscriptions with Microsoft, and although it would be ideal to have it for free, we understand the need for fair pricing, which I rate as five or six.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Not really. The decision to use Microsoft Visual Studio was based on its acceptance and availability at the time the company started.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Microsoft Visual Studio overall as nine. Our limited use of its components and features satisfies all our requirements. No functionality we needed was unmet. It fits our needs well. The overall product rating would be nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Comprehensive coverage for seamless development across platforms
What is our primary use case?
I use Microsoft Visual Studio across the entire software development lifecycle, mainly for development, testing, analysis, deployment, and monitoring.
What is most valuable?
The versatility and platform coverage of Microsoft Visual Studio make it a standard and stable product across Linux, Windows, and Mac. It provides countless features, is lightweight, and offers extensive extensions coverage. It serves as a one-stop shop no matter the platform or language I use.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Visual Studio offers a strong ecosystem, with its own marketplace for third-party solutions. There is room for improvement in search by extension, but the integration of AI through extensions like GitHub Copilot is a well-thought-out approach.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for more than a decade, maybe at least twelve to thirteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Visual Studio is very stable, scoring around nine to nine point five out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Choosing the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio can address any scalability concerns. While Visual Studio Code may present limitations, upgrading to the enterprise version resolves these.
How are customer service and support?
Support centers are available, and it is generally adequate, but I may not be the best person to comment on technical support interactions.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Once I used Microsoft Visual Studio, I have never moved on to any other solutions.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Microsoft Visual Studio provides a seamless experience for everyone, regardless of the version or platform.
What was our ROI?
Microsoft Visual Studio provides value for money, enabling time and cost savings. Its features are unmatched at this price range.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of Microsoft Visual Studio is competitive from an organizational perspective, both for smaller and larger organizations.
What other advice do I have?
The rating for Microsoft Visual Studio would be nine since it is one of the finest tools I have used. It provides a seamless experience and comprehensive coverage of the development process. Some might argue that AI should be integrated directly within Visual Studio itself, but the extension approach is a decent solution.
An easy-to-install solution with documentation but improvement is needed in integration
What is most valuable?
You can use the solution to do coding and drag and drop. It is easy to install with web documentation.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Visual Studio needs to improve integration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for 15 years.
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.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's deployment is straightforward. Deployment takes between ten minutes to one day. One resource is enough to handle the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Visual Studio is not expensive. Its licensing costs are expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the product a nine out of ten.
A stable solution that provides advanced design and reporting features
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for Windows applications and different .NET features. We also use the BI tools.
What is most valuable?
I like the design tools. Nowadays, it is very advanced. We can use different .NET features.
What needs improvement?
We have different platforms available for web development. The solution must provide user-friendly features. We get updates frequently. Multiple versions are released within a short period. We need to keep updating the solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability an eight out of ten. We need to consider a lot of things while creating projects on Visual Studio. There are a lot of dependencies to add and maintain.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable. There are more than 1000 users in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
We have used Microsoft’s support for SQL Server Reporting Services. Sometimes, we do not receive prompt responses. We have to work with different teams and need to wait for resolutions.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is straightforward. We update the product when we get information from our teams.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment can be done in-house.
What was our ROI?
The solution has benefited us. The users are really happy to use the product for reporting purposes. It has many features.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Can be used to develop applications but needs improvement in integrations
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to develop applications.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Visual Studio needs to improve integration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Microsoft Visual Studio's stability a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's deployment is straightforward. It takes less than an hour to complete.
What about the implementation team?
I can install the solution by myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Visual Studio is a free product.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a nine out of ten.
All recent versions have live code, which allows multiple people to code on the same platform
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Visual Studio for general development, web development, and IT development.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Visual Studio is an easy-to-use solution. All recent versions of Microsoft Visual Studio have live code, which allows multiple people to code on the same thing. The other valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the integrations and extensions.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s technical support could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Microsoft Visual Studio ten out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Over 1,000 users are using the solution in our organization.
I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a nine out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is average. In some cases, I find it very good, and in other cases not so good.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup takes a while but is quite straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We purchased an expensive enterprise version of Microsoft Visual Studio.
What other advice do I have?
Microsoft Visual Studio helps streamline team collaboration. I would recommend Microsoft Visual Studio to other users.
Overall, I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a nine out of ten.
Robust development solution that improves productivity
What is our primary use case?
We use it for project development, including tasks such as web API, hosted services, mini-tests, and more.
What is most valuable?
The valuable feature is that it provides a basic template for everything and built-in debugging tools. They definitely save me time.
Compared to 2019, the 2022 version runs much smoother. The older version used to freeze if I had too many consoles open. The 2022 version is lighter and performs significantly better. Also, the ID itself is quite lightweight.
The UI is fine; they've kept it consistent for a while now, so it's familiar.
What needs improvement?
The hot reload feature is good, but sometimes it doesn't work. It could be improved.
Also, the solution is heavy. If it could become lighter, it would attract a larger user base.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the solution since 2008, so for the past 15 years. I’m currently using the latest version from 2022.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable. I rate it a nine out of ten, with ten being the highest.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
If you have multiple windows open, up to three is fine. However, when you exceed three windows, especially on individual laptops, it tends to slow down the system. It is heavy; it is not a light solution.
We have around ten users for the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The setup process is straightforward, the only thing is the downloadable file is a bit large in size. The deployment process is quite simple.
You just need to download the file, double-check it, have an administrator, and you're good to go. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the setup.
What about the implementation team?
It can be implemented in-house. We have to keep the updates running; that is it. There is no other maintenance required.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would rate the solution a seven on a scale from one to ten, with one being the most affordable and ten being the most expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to all. It enhances productivity. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Intuitive database technology with robust integrated development environment, offering high scalability, excellent collaboration features and strong stability
What is our primary use case?
We use it for comprehensive support in software development, encompassing tasks such as code writing, unit testing, and deployment to both cloud and on-premises services.
How has it helped my organization?
It proved versatile for diverse purposes, serving as a valuable tool for developing solutions across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. It facilitated not only coding activities but also aided in managing repositories and deploying applications to various environments, whether they be cloud-based or on-premises infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
Within Visual Support, there are three versions available, each housed in distinct containers. I'm focusing on the Enterprise version due to its customizable nature. This version boasts additional features, such as a pricing application for enhanced functionality and comprehensive unit testing coverage. The testing capabilities extend to diverse features, providing a thorough examination of different aspects. Notably, the Enterprise version facilitates seamless integration with Microsoft products, leveraging the ease of connectivity within the Microsoft ecosystem. Moreover, it supports integration with open-source products, including Python, allowing for a flexible and inclusive approach to development.
What needs improvement?
When using Visual Support for web development, challenges arise when specific components require hardware configurations beyond the application's scope. Efforts are directed at enhancing the IDE and introducing features for seamless collaboration, extending to Azure with the Explore version. This version incorporates "live share," enabling real-time code collaboration among team members. Despite its advantages, challenges in diverse cloud environments may prompt the uninstallation of the application or entire development environment for resolution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for approximately thirteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is noteworthy because Visual Studio offers both a release and a preview version. The release version is reliable, free of issues, and suitable for general use. However, for those seeking additional features and improvements, the preview version is available. This version allows users to test new features directly and report any issues to the community for resolution. While encountering some issues in the preview version, they are typically addressed promptly through community feedback, resulting in a stable and refined release version shortly thereafter. I would rate it eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
High scalability makes it a strong recommendation, especially for enterprise-level development, given its robust capabilities as an integrated development environment. I would rate it ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I've interacted with Microsoft support, but the community support for Visual Studio testing has been particularly outstanding. Unlike conventional support, the community channels provide an open and collaborative environment, similar to open-source platforms. This allows users to easily report issues, open discussions, and communicate effectively, making it a gateway to a more responsive and interactive support experience.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Having used various products at different companies, I must highlight that Microsoft's development technology, particularly in the realm of databases, has proven to be more intuitive and superior. It demonstrated a higher level of user-friendliness and efficiency.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. Simply download the controller and proceed with the installation, selecting the desired options for a new environment and clicking through the prompts. I would rate it nine out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
Setting it up in the initial stages used to be a time-consuming process, often taking more than an hour. This was primarily due to the need to download setup data, often distributed on CDs or DVDs, and then proceed with the installation. Additionally, a decade ago, machines were not as swift, further extending the setup time. However, in recent years, there's been a more efficient option. Users now have two options: an online installation and an offline installation. For the online version, users simply download it and direct it to the storage directory on their machines.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing varies depending on the version, and with three options available (Community, Professional, and Enterprise), you can choose based on your needs. While the enterprise version can be relatively expensive due to its comprehensive features, I find the license I currently possess to be reasonable, considering it includes the full suite without additional activations or charges.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rat it ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Easy to use, works well in the Microsoft Windows ecosystem, and integrates well with Git
What is our primary use case?
My first use case was to develop Microsoft Windows tools in .Net Framework (formerly from 3.5). Later I developed web platforms in ASP .NET and lately, I have developed APIs in both .NET Framework and NET Core, the latest in NET 6.
The platforms that I develop in Windows environments and do not have CI/CD systems I deploy them directly from Visual Studio. The entire Windows ecosystem is well managed by Visual Studio.
When I program in Microsoft Windows I usually use Visual Studio.
How has it helped my organization?
Microsoft Visual Studio is a must-have tool if you work in Windows environments.
Organizations working on a large number of workstations or organizations that are just starting out have a complete tool for use in several versions, most popularly free. So starting or developing a project under these conditions is extremely affordable.
But back to the main feature, with Microsoft Visual Studio you have a Swiss army knife of software development (integration, development, debugging, and deployment) complete and free in its most popular version.
What is most valuable?
The features I found most valuable are those related to the Microsoft Windows ecosystem. The famous umbrella that Microsoft extends over its products.
Working with Azure or SQL Server (connect, implement, deploy, etc.) is extremely easy, a common feature in all Microsoft products.
Deploying to Azure or Windows Server with IIS is also extremely easy and enjoyable.
Finally, integration with Git has improved a lot in the latest versions, as well as integration with GitHub and Copilot.
What needs improvement?
Efficiency is the main focus. Since Visual Studio's inception, it has been a race of constant improvements and attempts to improve the efficiency of the tool in every release. However, crashes and freezes are common when you work with the tool for a long time. The problems get worse when you have more than one project under development and then you need a very powerful computer to be able to perform complex developments. Even having a very powerful computer, as in my case, does not prevent you from having freezes from time to time.
Long installation or upgrade times are sometimes a problem.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for more than ten years.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I had previously tried other environments such as Atom or Sublime Text, but none offered the capabilities of Microsoft Visual Studio.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The most popular version of Microsoft is the Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition. Making it free gives it a boost in all types of organizations.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I had previously tried other environments such as Atom or Sublime Text. Lately, Visual Studio Code has become very popular and I used it eventually.
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