Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 1d

In today's partner podcast, Steve Smith (@ardalis) and @MadsKristensen discuss the new version of Visual Studio, #VisualStudio2026! Listen in: msft.it/63324sLHnM

spot art.
Photo of presenter(s).
text reads: Introducing Visual Studio 2026 with Mads Kristensen

8

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 1d

Learn to activate GitHub Copilot on Visual Studio, and get a glimpse for Agent mode and Chat mode in Visual Studio. PLUS, we get a demo about implementing a single page. 🎥 msft.it/63327sLHpW

spot art.
Photo of presenter(s).
text reads: How to get GitHub Copilot Free in Visual Studio with Pablo Lopez

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 2d

GitHub Copilot is a standard part of Visual Studio, providing AI-assisted coding directly in the IDE. Subscribers can access the latest version at my.visualstudio.com.

1 4

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 2d

📬 Check your inbox — the Monthly #VisualStudio newsletter just dropped! Inside: a sneak peek at the roadmap for AI, what’s new in .NET 10, exclusive perks for Insiders, and discounts to VSLive! Missed it? Opt in now to get November’s edition 👉 aka.ms/VSSOptIn 💡

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 2d

New Podcast Episode Alert!
Roberto Perez & Mads Kristensen take us on a journey through game-changing features in the new release.
- Hear how Visual Studio shaped their careers
- Discover the latest innovations in #AI dev
- Get a glimpse into the future
Tune in: msft.it/63325saSmU

photos of Robeto Perez and Mads Kristensen.
text reads: Visual Studio 2026 Insiders: Game Changing Features

2

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 2d

Developers, this one’s for you!
Visual Studio Live! Orlando 2025 = deep dives into .NET, AI, and cloud tech.
💡 Learn. Build. Innovate.
Check it out: msft.it/63325saSlX
#VisualStudio #DevCommunity

Visual Studio Live Title Slide.
text reads: Visual Studio Live
Solutions for Enterprise Developers
Register now.
November 16-21
Royal Pacific Resort at Universal

4

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 3d

⚡ TypeScript 7 is now in native preview for Visual Studio 2026 Insiders!
Faster builds, lower memory use, and snappier IDE features.
Feels like trading your dev bike for a rocket.
Read more: msft.it/63325salZB
#TypeScript #VisualStudio2026

screen capture of activating typescript in Visual Studio 2026 Insiders.
text reads: blog.read
How to use TypeScript native preview in Visual Studio 2026
LEarn more.

4 16

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 3d

Visual Studio subscriptions offer more than just the IDE.
They include cloud services, learning platforms, and development tools designed to help you work more efficiently and grow your skills.
Explore more at my.visualstudio.com

1

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 3d

🧰 #VisualStudio devs—#vcpkg’s latest update has handy upgrades:
• Target tvOS & watchOS
• Tap into Azure-based binary caching
• Clean CI exports with --dereference-symlinks
• Inline config in vcpkg.json = fewer files, smoother builds
It’s like reorg'ing your toolbox and finding new gadgets inside.

spot art
text read: ...from the c++ blog
What’s New in vcpkg (September 2025)
Read the blog

3

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 4d

On a recent #MSMVP Kevin Bost Podcast, Mads Kristensen joins to discuss the new goodies in the new Visual Studio 2026 Insiders release. 🎧 msft.it/63325sI7q9
#vs2026

2 8

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 4d

Big news for developers! Grok Code Fast 1 is now available in Visual Studio. This advanced AI model brings smarter, faster coding assistance right into your favorite IDEs via GitHub Copilot Chat. Read the full changelog to get started: msft.it/63323sIhcl
#AIcoding #GitHubCopilot

1 3

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 4d

Visual Studio 17.14 is out! 🎉
✅ AI-powered Profiler Agent for easier performance tuning
✅ .NET app modernization agent for Azure
✅ Smarter Copilot Agent Mode
Read more: msft.it/63322sa8hG
#VisualStudio #dotNET

text reads:
Visual Studio 2022
September 2025 update
Profiler Agent
Find and fix performance issues in your app with Copilot and the performance profiler.
.NET App Modernization
Upgrade your .NET apps effortlessly with Copilot.
Agent Improvements
More reliable and responsive agent with a better user experience.
MCP Prompts, Resources, and Sampling
Mermaid Support
Generate Mermaid with Copilot and render the diagrams directly in your editor.
Code Review
Experience smarter code reviews, powered by the advanced reasoning models and improved prompting.
🔗 More at aka.ms/vs/relnotes

1 1 2

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 5d

Select Visual Studio subscriptions include monthly Azure credits for development and testing purposes. No credit card is required to get started.
Explore more at my.visualstudio.com

1 6

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 5d

C++/CLI Devs — Overload Resolution Fix Alert!
The latest update fixes how overloads are resolved when using params arrays — making your interop code cleaner, predictable, and less error-prone.

Details: msft.it/63329sxDdN

text reads: blog.read
Fixing Overload Resolution For Parameter Arrays in C++/CLI
Learn what's new.
c++

2 6

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 5d

Just dropped: #VisualStudio’s public roadmap for AI-powered development! From remote agents to #GPT5 and #ClaudeSonnet 4.5, we’re building smarter tools to supercharge your workflow.

Smarter coding. Faster debugging. Seamless planning. Dive in: msft.it/63326sI4zy
#GitHubCopilot

Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot logos.
text reads: Visual Studio October 2025 AI Roadmap

1 5

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 5d

Visual Studio now supports rendering Mermaid charts in both the Markdown editor and Copilot Chat. This lets you visualize complex data structures, workflows, and relationships directly within your code editor. See it in action...

5 10

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 8d

New from the Jesse Liberty Podcast...
Visual 2026 is available and @MadsKristensin walks us through what's new and great.
Listen in. 🎧 msft.it/63320stSI4

spot art.
Photo of presenter(s).
text reads: Jesse Liberty - Visual Studio 2026 with Mads K.

1

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 8d

Big news: #ClaudeSonnet 4.5 (Preview) is now in #VisualStudio! Sharper reasoning, faster responses, and deeper context—right in your IDE. Debug, write tests, plan sprints. Pair it with #GitHubCopilot for an AI-native workflow. Try it under Premium Models in Agent Mode. Feedback? Share!

spot art
screen capture of Claude Sonnet 4.5 Preview in Visual Studio
text reads: Claude Sonnet 4.5 (Preview) is now available in Visual Studio
Learn more.

2 8

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 8d

.net upgrade is inbox and built right into agent mode
check it out

1 6

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 9d

Wow! ...great post by one of our MVPs.
Michael Morten Sonne lays out the history, what’s next, and his feedback on the new Visual Studio 2026 (v18) Insiders release.
Check it out. 📖 msft.it/63322ssG7u

spot art.
text reads Microsoft Visual Studio 2026

1 9

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 9d

Podman support is now in #VisualStudio 2026 Insiders.
👉 Build, run, and debug containerized apps
👉 Enjoy rootless containers, improved security, and full CLI compatibility
Learn more. msft.it/63327ssGAX

Screen capture of using Podman directly from the Visual Studio interface.
text reads: Visual Studio 2026 Insiders: Using Podman for Container Development.
Learn more.

4 11

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 9d

We’ve been making major improvements to Agent Mode over the past few months — focused on reliability, responsiveness, and usability. If you haven’t tried Agent Mode, now’s the time. It’s faster, smoother, and more stable than ever — and we’re just getting started. msft.it/63326ssGfO

4

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 10d

VSLive! at Live360! Orlando runs November 16–21, 2025, and it’s the last VSLive of the year.
Join developers for immersive sessions and expert guidance.
Visual Studio subscribers: claim your exclusive discount at msft.it/63329svIWD.
Register today at msft.it/63320svIWE

spot art.
text reads: Register for VSLive and save your seat today.

1 4

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 10d

💡 Unlock Your Visual Studio Perks 💡
Your subscription includes:
• Azure credits
• Enterprise software
• Premium training
Don’t leave value on the table → msft.it/63321svIc3
#VisualStudio

1 5

Visual Studio @visualstudio.com · 10d

💡 Did you know?
You can click your current thread in Copilot Chat to see all the threads you’ve created in your solution — and quickly switch between them. Check it out, give it a try, and let us know what you think.

1 2