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Touted as an “AI-native intelligent development environment,” Visual Studio 2026 features performance and user experience improvements in addition to AI-powered debugging, profiling, and more. Visual ...

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Visual Studio Code now has a new auto AI model selector that favors Claude 4 over GPT-5. Visual Studio Code now has a new auto AI model selector that favors Claude 4 over GPT-5. is a senior editor and ...

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Arrives With ‘AI Woven Into Workflow’ Your email has been sent First major visual studio upgrade in five years AI, performance, and ...

Microsoft has released the first version of Visual Studio 2026, introducing a major overhaul of its flagship IDE centered on AI, speed, and a modern user interface. Available through a new “Insiders ...

Microsoft today announced the first preview version of Visual Studio 2026, which is available from a new Insiders channel that replaces the old Visual Studio Preview channel. “Visual Studio 2026 ...