I use the product to develop software.
Software Developer at a financial services firm with 1-10 employees
Has good community support and interactive testing feature
Pros and Cons
- "The tool is good for interactive testing. It has good integrations and works well for remote services. The product also has features for collaborative work where it allows others to control my screen. It has a good community for every language."
- "I have faced configuration issues with Microsoft Visual Studio."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The tool is good for interactive testing. It has good integrations and works well for remote services. The product also has features for collaborative work where it allows others to control my screen. It has a good community for every language.
What needs improvement?
I have faced configuration issues with Microsoft Visual Studio.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate Microsoft Visual Studio's scalability an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't reached out to the tool's support.
How was the initial setup?
Microsoft Visual Studio's setup is straightforward. It is easy to download the solution and you need to allow permissions depending on whether you are a Mac or Windows user.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I use Microsoft Visual Studio's free version.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the tool a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Developing and debugging complex backend services has become faster and more reliable
Pros and Cons
- "If you are looking for a very complete IDE for developers that can support their job with a lot of functionalities and plugins, choose Microsoft Visual Studio."
- "Microsoft Visual Studio can be improved by integrating an agent that can support developers in the development process."
What is our primary use case?
I use Microsoft Visual Studio for developing .NET applications. I developed the backend of web applications, microservices, and APIs deployed on Kubernetes using Microsoft Visual Studio.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Visual Studio is an IDE that supports developers during development, which I find very valuable and helpful. Microsoft Visual Studio simplifies developer work, and for example, code autocompletion speeds up development. The integrated test and debug functionalities help developers accomplish their tasks more effectively.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Visual Studio can be improved by integrating an agent that can support developers in the development process. I did not give Microsoft Visual Studio a 10 because I believe it can still be improved, even though it is a very good IDE.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Microsoft Visual Studio for several years and continue to use it currently.
What other advice do I have?
If you are looking for a very complete IDE for developers that can support their job with a lot of functionalities and plugins, choose Microsoft Visual Studio. I rate this product highly based on its comprehensive features and reliability.
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?
Other
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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