The solution is a development environment that is used by developers to write applications.
Software Developer at Politecnico di Milano
A stable, reasonably priced, and quick-to-install solution
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very stable."
- "The most valuable features of this solution are the speed of the application, it is a well-documented, complete product, and reasonably priced."
- "The solution can improve the startup time."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of this solution are the speed of the application, it is a well-documented, complete product, and reasonably priced.
What needs improvement?
The solution can improve the startup time.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for over 20 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution does not need to be scaled because it is for individual use. We currently have 20 people using the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and was completed in one hour. The deployment and maintenance require little support.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment is completed in-house by our developers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a paid version of the solution as well as a community version that is free.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a ten out of ten.
The solution is only for developers and is not for the end user.
I have always used Visual Studio Test Professional and it is a perfect solution.
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.
Full Stack Developer Lead at Yuxi Global
Customization is a key feature as is the ability to integrate with third-party services
Pros and Cons
- "Customization is the most powerful feature of this product because you can mold and design to your requirements."
- "The documentation is limited."
- "We found the documentation to be limited and we had problems with the vendor who delivered it which added to the complexity."
What is our primary use case?
We used this product for developing an automation tool for workflow operations, and for customizing activities in the automation process. This included sending emails, searching or extracting data from work applications, and using OCR technology. I'm a full-stack technical leader and we were customers of Visual Studio.
What is most valuable?
Customization is the most powerful feature of this product because you can mold and design to your requirements. It's possible, for example, to build an OCR test from PDF or work files or build your own component based on OCR provisions and obtain the data required to process. If you extract a bill you can get the identification of the vendor or IT of the product, its quantity, value, unit, and additional information. Test Professional has the advantage of being able to integrate with any kind of third-party service which is very useful for the programming phase. It also has the ability to integrate without programming or the need for developing any APIs or services to integrate with robots. A regular user can do it.
What needs improvement?
We found the documentation to be limited and we had problems with the vendor who delivered it which added to the complexity. I'd like to see improvement in the dashboard which currently lacks visibility regarding the working process of the solutions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I used this solution for three years, up until a couple of months ago when I moved to a different company.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is generally stable although it depends on the third-party systems, which in the case of the AS-100 system or APIs, there may be some risk to stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, whether it's adding an additional server, working with two users and two robots, or switching to another user account if you're not using the total server capacity.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft provides great support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We had previously used other solutions such as UI pod, Blue Prism and Bucket Bot. Visual Studio proved to be the most cost-effective for our needs.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was relatively easy. Deployment time really depends on the complexity of the project but we were able to implement in-house. If you have Windows knowledge and net experience, you can deploy without too many problems. Without that, implementation would be more complicated. We had five people involved in the deployment and 10 users involved in development and analysis.
What was our ROI?
We had a good return on our investment in terms of the efficiency the solution provided.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing costs are reasonable in comparison to other solutions. One license costs close to $1,300. With five people programming on one license, the cost is around $6,000 per year. With other vendors, that expense could reach $50,000. The server and obviously IT infrastructure is an additional expense.
What other advice do I have?
I think this is an accurate and customizable product with the advantage of being able to integrate easily. It's very useful when it comes to programming.
I rate this solution eight out of 10.
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.
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Engineer - Testing at Gleason
Integrates unit testing with Git but needs advanced Git features
Pros and Cons
- "Searching is extensive and helpful."
- "The integrated unit testing and extensive search features have made things easier."
- "The Git extensions are very basic and can be more extensive compared to other software focused on Git, like GitTower or SmartGit."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Visual Studio Code. Currently, Visual Studio is used for testing code, including unit testing. For Azure orchestration, we use GitLab.
How has it helped my organization?
The integrated unit testing and extensive search features have made things easier.
What is most valuable?
The unit testing is integrated with Git. Searching is extensive and helpful.
What needs improvement?
The Git extensions are very basic and can be more extensive compared to other software focused on Git, like GitTower or SmartGit.
For how long have I used the solution?
It's been six months since I last used Visual Studio. Recently, I haven't faced any issues.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No instability issues are mentioned.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No scalability issues are mentioned.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used customer support, so I cannot comment on it.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Zoom for communication. I have not used it for a long time now. We have moved to using Teams.
What about the implementation team?
The IT department handles certain aspects, and I am not informed about them.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
GitHub Copilot hasn't been started yet, and Visual Studio Test Professional is used for testing.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
OT Network & Security at Powerwater
User-friendly and gives you the platform to design anything
Pros and Cons
- "Visual Studio Test Professional is a user-friendly solution."
- "The solution’s stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Visual Studio Test Professional is more about programming and gives you the platform to design anything.
What is most valuable?
Visual Studio Test Professional is a user-friendly solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Visual Studio Test Professional for 19 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability an eight or nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 100 users were using the solution regularly in our organization.
I rate the solution an eight out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
The solution’s technical support was good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup was quite easy and not complex.
What was our ROI?
The solution's return on investment depends on the company's policies and requirements.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Users have to pay a licensing fee for Visual Studio Test Professional.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Visual Studio Test Professional to other users because it is a stable solution. The solution's online documentation and support are awesome.
Overall, I rate the solution 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.
system engineer at Yaşar Holding
A scalable solution that is very useful for compiling existing projects and developing new projects
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very useful for compiling existing projects and developing new projects."
- "Sometimes, the product is too complex to use."
What is most valuable?
The solution is very useful for compiling existing projects and developing new projects. The features provided by the tool are enough for me.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes, the product is too complex to use. It must be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for 10 to 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability an eight out of ten. It can be improved.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable. We have ten users.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It took us an hour to deploy the product. It is very difficult to download. It took a very long time.
What about the implementation team?
I installed the solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a yearly license fee for the tool. The product is very expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend the product to others. Overall, I rate the solution 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.
Student at University of Huddersfield
Has good stability, but its UI needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "Its initial setup process is easy."
- "Its UI could be better."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for web-based application development.
What is most valuable?
The solution has good stability.
What needs improvement?
The solution's UI could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the solution for a month or two.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup process is easy.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented the solution myself.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a six out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Backend Developer at Tecnológico de Monterrey
Easy documentation, scalable and helps to create safe solutions
Pros and Cons
- "The documentation is easy, and it helps us solve our problems."
- "It is hard to learn, and you need to invest time to understand it."
What is our primary use case?
It helps us to create happy and safe solutions.
What is most valuable?
It is a free solution, the documentation is easy, and it helps us solve our problems.
What needs improvement?
It is hard to learn, and you need to invest time to understand it. The interface could also be more simple.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for four years. It is deployed on-premises and on Azure cloud.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable. The backend developer and full-start developer use this solution, and it doesn't require maintenance.
How was the initial setup?
Few people are needed for deployment, and it is easy because it is Microsoft technology. It takes about one hour to deploy.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a nine out of ten. I would recommend this solution to others, but it requires a lot of learning to use it.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
CDO at SGROUP
Facilitates the exchange of information between old and new applications
Pros and Cons
- "The tool is flexible and easy to manage. We use it since it is scalable and easy to use. It integrates with solutions."
- "Visual Studio Test Professional needs to improve its stability."
What is our primary use case?
The product is primarily used for integration with other products and applications, facilitating the exchange of information between old and new applications.
What is most valuable?
The tool is flexible and easy to manage. We use it since it is scalable and easy to use. It integrates with solutions.
What needs improvement?
Visual Studio Test Professional needs to improve its stability.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Visual Studio Test Professional's stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the product's scalability a seven to nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
Visual Studio Test Professional's deployment is not complex.
What other advice do I have?
Our larger organization has three organizations that are directly involved in working with the product. One organization focuses on security, while another is engaged in software development, particularly creating interfaces, software links, and product integrations. I rate it a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Team Lead, Process Improvement & RPA at Fidelity Bank Plc
Reviews codes to ensure developers maintain the coding standard procedures
Pros and Cons
- "Visual Studio Test Professional is a scalable solution."
- "Visual Studio Test Professional should include more automation."
What is our primary use case?
I use Visual Studio Test Professional to review codes to ensure developers maintain the coding standard procedures and standard security while writing the codes. There is a platform on DevOps that enables developers to review their codes.
What is most valuable?
Visual Studio Test Professional is a scalable solution.
What needs improvement?
Visual Studio Test Professional should include more automation.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Visual Studio Test Professional a nine out of ten for stability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The solution's deployment time depends on the version. We use the community version in our office, which pulls data from the internet to install. So, you can deploy the solution in less than ten minutes if you have a fast internet connection.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We use the solution’s community version, and the solution’s pricing could be cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Visual Studio Test Professional to other users.
Overall, I rate Visual Studio Test Professional ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
CTO at Hammerknife
User-friendly tool with good stability
Pros and Cons
- "It is a good and user-friendly tool."
- "It could be available for multiple platforms and other operating systems like Mac with a native port."
What is our primary use case?
We are primarily using Visual Studio Test Professional for the C Sharp environment.
What is most valuable?
It is a good and user-friendly tool.
What needs improvement?
The product is only available on Windows. It could be available for multiple platforms and other operating systems like Mac with a native port. It is challenging to use it for larger projects. Also, it needs to be rewritten with additional features.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Visual Studio Test Professional for more than twenty years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a very robust and stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product needs to be more scalable. It requires a good set of machines to perform well.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is long and tedious. It works like installing an operating system on the server and takes an hour to complete. We run the setup, select the components and features, and install it on the system. It is well organized but a very lengthy process.
What about the implementation team?
I installed the product myself.
What was our ROI?
The product generates very low revenues for us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have licensing for Visual Studio Community edition.
What other advice do I have?
I would not recommend Visual Studio Test Professional. I rate it an eight 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.
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