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Development Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Apr 15, 2021
Offers lots of features, including memory analysis and code sharing
Pros and Cons
  • "The stability has always been very good."
  • "We aren't bothered by the pricing of the solution at all due to the fact that it provides us with a lot of great tools."
  • "In Visual Studio we still don't have anything which can pinpoint memory leaks on a certain code line."
  • "In Visual Studio we still don't have anything which can pinpoint memory leaks on a certain code line."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution as a build environment.

What is most valuable?

The solution offers good memory analysis.

The solution has a lot of features on offer. We have not even utilized 100% features we used to use. From Visual Studio 6.0 onwards, the newer versions have a lot of features- including a built-in code analyzer - and all of that which would be very useful for us.

The solution can integrate with other solutions. In the past, we used to have BoundsChecker integrated with the solution for memory leak detection. 

The initial setup was pretty easy.

The stability has always been very good.

While I haven't used the feature, my understanding is that there are code-sharing capabilities among the developers in order to allow them to effectively review the code.

What needs improvement?

In Visual Studio we still don't have anything which can pinpoint memory leaks on a certain code line. It gives me memory analysis, however, it's not taking me to the code lines. That's what I was searching for in Micro Focus. If I could find a product that works exactly like BoundsChecker or better, then I would switch to that.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for a very long time. I've used it since version 1.5. It's been many years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We've never questioned the stability. It's always been quite good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.

How are customer service and support?

We've never contacted technical support. There was never any need to do so. Therefore, I can't speak to how knowledgeable or responsive they are. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Many years back not now, very early 2006 or 2007 or around there, we were using a product called BoundsChecker and that time we were using it very extensively and it was a very, very useful tool. We had it integrated with Visual Studio 6.0. Now, we are using Visual Studio 2017 and 2019. However, unfortunately, we haven't found any tool that gives us the same kind of output as BoundsChecker used to. When I searched its history I found that it has been bought by Micro Focus and it has changed names a lot of times. I've been looking for a product giving the same output as BoundsChecker.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was not complex or difficult. It was easy and pretty straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We aren't bothered by the pricing of the solution at all due to the fact that it provides us with a lot of great tools. The pricing is high, however, it's a single tool that allows you to do a lot of development without having to buy multiple other tools to do the same tasks.

What other advice do I have?

We're into software development. We are developing products, enterprise-level products, for clients. Microsoft is a business partner.

I'm into product management. My developers are the ones that are directly working with Visual Studio. I myself I'm not overly technical. Therefore, my insight is slightly limited. 

We are using versions from both 2017 and 2019. It might be Visual Studio version 6.0. 

We are not using a lot of it due to the fact that ours is a legacy code written back in the 1990s. It's a system library. We simply use it to build and compile and that's it.

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I haven't completely explored the whole solution, however, I've been very pleased with its overall capabilities. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
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Software Development Team Lead at asa com
Real User
Jan 12, 2021
It makes it easy to handle a lot of things and has good community support, but it needs better performance and error handling
Pros and Cons
  • "It is very easy to use. You can handle a lot of things together at once in one package, which is a good point for us."
  • "It is very easy to use, and you can handle a lot of things together at once in one package, which is a good point for us."
  • "It is not good in terms of performance. When you open Visual Studio, you have to wait for a while to process your code. It uses a lot of resources and has a lot of features. If we could disable some of the features, it would be lighter and faster to use. Nowadays, for some of the projects, we use VS Code for JavaScript or Python. VS Code is very light and easy to use, whereas, in Visual Studio, we have to wait because it takes time to compile or run a project. It has a lot of competitors in terms of performance, such as Intelligent ID. Intelligent ID is very easy to use. It has many features, and it is lighter to use than Visual Studio. In terms of error handling, sometimes, it shows an error before you finish your code, which can be improved. It would be good if it has a version for Linux. I use VS Code on Linux, but I am not sure if Visual Studio has a version for Linux."
  • "It is not good in terms of performance. When you open Visual Studio, you have to wait for a while to process your code."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for coding, debugging, and other usual things.

What is most valuable?

It is very easy to use. You can handle a lot of things together at once in one package, which is a good point for us.

What needs improvement?

It is not good in terms of performance. When you open Visual Studio, you have to wait for a while to process your code. It uses a lot of resources and has a lot of features. If we could disable some of the features, it would be lighter and faster to use. Nowadays, for some of the projects, we use VS Code for JavaScript or Python. VS Code is very light and easy to use, whereas, in Visual Studio, we have to wait because it takes time to compile or run a project. It has a lot of competitors in terms of performance, such as Intelligent ID. Intelligent ID is very easy to use. It has many features, and it is lighter to use than Visual Studio.

In terms of error handling, sometimes, it shows an error before you finish your code, which can be improved. It would be good if it has a version for Linux. I use VS Code on Linux, but I am not sure if Visual Studio has a version for Linux.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for four or five years. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I haven't contacted their technical support. We always search on the web. You can easily find most of the information on the web or Microsoft site. They have a big community, and you can find the information very easily.

How was the initial setup?

The initial installation is very good and easy. In 2015, they added a visual installer, which made it easier than before. Nowadays, we use Visual Studio to change or modify some of the packages, and it is much easier than before.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution. I would rate Visual Studio Test Professional a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Project Manager at Aquastride Technologies
Real User
Jan 16, 2024
A fully featured development environment that developers around the world
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the best documentation in the world."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use it for the the developing web applications than web services Test applications.

    What is most valuable?

    It has some of the best documentation in the world.

    What needs improvement?

    There are some stability users that needs to be bettered.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Visual Studio Test Professional since the mid-eighties.

    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. Only five users are using a solution.

    How are customer service and support?

    One of the best technical support team.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is easy.

    What was our ROI?

    There is a Return on Investment.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    It is a price-effective solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Real User
    Dec 3, 2023
    A valuable tool for ensuring the quality and reliability of my applications
    Pros and Cons
    • "Visual Studio Test Pro is super helpful for my Microsoft app work."
    • "I would appreciate some enhancements in the interface, maybe adding more color options."

    What is our primary use case?

    As a software developer working on the Microsoft platform, I find Visual Studio Test Professional to be a valuable tool for ensuring the quality and reliability of my applications.

    What is most valuable?

    Visual Studio Test Pro is super helpful for my Microsoft app work. It easily works with Visual Studio, helping me find and fix bugs fast. It does both manual and automated testing, making sure my app works well.

    What needs improvement?

    In terms of improvement, I would appreciate some enhancements in the interface, maybe adding more color options.

    For how long have I used the solution?

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    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Visual Studio Test Pro is quite stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is fairly scalable.

    How are customer service and support?

    The support is good, but it could be a bit faster.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is fairly simple. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    It is a bit pricey.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, I would rate Visual Studio Test Pro as an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Hybrid Cloud
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    reviewer2308848 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
    Real User
    Nov 28, 2023
    A complete IDE solution that can be used for the development of web applications, Windows services, and API
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable features of Visual Studio Test Professional are the IntelliSense and the ease of adding the NuGet packages."
    • "Sometimes, the solution hangs, so its performance could be improved."

    What is our primary use case?

    Visual Studio Test Professional is purely used for the development of web applications, Windows services, and API.

    What is most valuable?

    Visual Studio Test Professional is a complete IDE. The most valuable features of Visual Studio Test Professional are the IntelliSense and the ease of adding the NuGet packages.

    What needs improvement?

    Sometimes, the solution hangs, so its performance could be improved.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have worked for different organizations and have been using Visual Studio Test Professional since 2010.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Visual Studio Test Professional is a stable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Around 50 users are using Visual Studio Test Professional in our organization.

    How are customer service and support?

    The solution's technical support is good, and we have no complaints.

    How was the initial setup?

    The solution's initial setup is straightforward for me because I have been using it for quite some time.

    What about the implementation team?

    We implemented the solution through an in-house team.

    What was our ROI?

    We have seen a return on investment with Visual Studio Test Professional because it improves developers' efficiency.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Our company pays a yearly licensing fee for Visual Studio Test Professional.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend Visual Studio Test Professional to other users.

    Overall, I rate Visual Studio Test Professional a nine out of ten.

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    Cloud architect at Freebyte
    Real User
    Sep 10, 2023
    Easy to configure and stable solution
    Pros and Cons
    • "The initial setup is easy. It's easy to configure."
    • "The price could be improved."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use this solution to develop code.

    What needs improvement?

    The price could be improved.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution for two years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is easy. It's easy to configure.

    What about the implementation team?

    The deployment can be done in-house.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We pay for the license. The licensing model is per year. So, yearly-based license.

    I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, where ten is the most expensive and one is the cheapest.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. I would definitely recommend using the solution.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    VolodymyrPantelus - PeerSpot reviewer
    Business Analyst at Infor
    Real User
    Top 20
    Apr 5, 2023
    Good tool that helps to create small or big projects
    Pros and Cons
    • "The product is good to create big or small projects fastly. It is one of the leaders in the area."
    • "I would like to see more integration in the solution."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution for coding.

    What needs improvement?

    I would like to see more integration in the solution.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable. I would rate it a ten out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    The product’s technical support is fast.

    How was the initial setup?

    The solution was easy to setup. It will take less than an hour to setup.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. The product is good to create big or small projects fastly. It is one of the leaders in the area.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    Software tech lead at 1DConsulting
    Real User
    Mar 27, 2023
    It's a stable, easy-to-use solution for software engineers
    Pros and Cons
    • "Visual Studio is the easiest to use."
    • "The price is reasonable, but it's not the best."

    What is our primary use case?

    Visual Studio is an IDE that we use for development.

    What is most valuable?

    Visual Studio is the easiest to use. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have used Visual Studio for as long as I can remember. It has been about 10 years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate Visual Studio nine out of 10 for stability.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I rate Visual Studio nine out of 10 for scalability.

    How was the initial setup?

    Setting up Visual Studio is straightforward, and it takes a couple of hours at most. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    They have different pricing levels. There is a free community edition, professional, etc. It depends on the use. The price is reasonable, but it's not the best.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Visual Studio Test Professional nine out of 10. I highly recommend Visual Studio for any software engineer.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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