Best of Visual Studio — December 2024

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   Milan Jovanović·1y

   Central Package Management in .NET - Simplify NuGet Dependencies

   Central Package Management (CPM) in .NET simplifies managing NuGet package versions across multiple projects by allowing developers to set package versions centrally in a single file. This resolves version conflicts, reduces bugs, and streamlines development. Setting up CPM requires NuGet 6.2, .NET SDK 6.0.300, and Visual Studio 2022 17.2 or newer. Instructions are provided for setting up CPM, overriding package versions, and making packages global across projects.

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   Community Picks·1y

   Software is Way Less Performant Today

   Modern software, including tools like Visual Studio, often runs slower than older versions despite more powerful hardware. This is attributed to inefficient coding practices and a lack of understanding about how programs interact with hardware. The core issue is seen as a cultural and educational problem where developers are not trained to optimize performance properly.

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   We Are .NET·1y

   A Dozen Programmer Utilities

   Discover a curated list of indispensable programmer utilities, including Visual Studio 2022, Copilot, ExamDiffPro, Tweaks by Mads Kristensen, Viasfora, Evernote, LastPass, Git Diff Margin, DB Browser for SQLite, and BlueSky. These tools enhance productivity and streamline various aspects of software development. Most of them are free, offering significant value without a hefty price tag.

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