Best of Visual Studio — September 2024

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   Low Level Game Dev·2y

   Dear Beginners, Please Learn to use the DEBUGGER!

   The biggest mistake beginners make is not learning how to use a debugger. Debugging is crucial for narrowing down where problems in the code occur by checking each step in the process. The post provides practical examples of using debugging techniques and tools, emphasizing the importance of avoiding assumptions about where the bug is. Visual Studio debugger functionalities are explained, including setting breakpoints, stepping through code, and using the call stack window. Beginners are encouraged to install an IDE with a debugger to be more productive.

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   Visual Studio Blog·2y

   Creating a React TODO app in Visual Studio 2022

   This tutorial guides you through creating a React-based TODO web app using Visual Studio 2022. It covers setting up the project, creating components, managing state with the useState hook, adding, deleting, and reordering tasks. It also includes styling the app for a polished look.

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   Visual Studio Blog·2y

   Organize Your Breakpoints like a pro

   Feeling overwhelmed by numerous breakpoints in Visual Studio 2022? The new breakpoint group feature allows you to categorize and manage them with ease. Create custom collections, apply actions, set conditions, and designate default groups for streamlined debugging. Easily move breakpoints between groups as project needs evolve.

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   Visual Studio Blog·2y

   Incorporate GitHub Copilot into your daily flow

   Visual Studio 17.11 introduces new features for GitHub Copilot, enhancing code completions with Inline Chat for better suggestions and refinement. The Chat Window feature allows for broader context and record-keeping. GitHub Copilot now provides AI-generated summaries for symbols and descriptions within the editor. Upcoming updates will include code fixes integrated into the lightbulb and error list functionalities, offering explanations and solutions for C# and C++ developers.

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   .NET Blog·2y

   Improving GitHub Copilot Completions in Visual Studio for C# Developers

   GitHub Copilot has been enhanced in Visual Studio 2022 17.11 to include additional relevant C# context such as available types and methods in its completions. This update allows Copilot to consider semantically relevant files not open in your editor, improving the accuracy of its code suggestions and reducing hallucinations.

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