Back in the day, we'd write some code, compile, execute, see what happened and repeat. That was testing. (Sometimes that's still what testing looks like, for better or worse.) Today, we can do a lot ...

Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2017 Version 15.9, with improvements for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) development and C++ debugging. For UWP, the Windows 10 Insider Preview SDK now is ...

Having access to a command-line interpreter during application development can be a lifesaver, whether you're running commands, using command-line Git, deploying builds, or even managing remote ...

Microsoft has rolled out Visual Studio 2017 version 15.7 Preview 2. Along with a few fixes, the new features include automatic updates for sideloaded APPX packages, TypeScript 2.8 inclusion and more.

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. David Chisnall discusses how the CHERI ...

Visual Studio 2017 mainstream support ends April 12, 2022, whereupon the product will move to extended support until April 2027. With extended support, fixes are provided for security issues.

The latest offering of Visual Studio contains many features. It has come a long way since it was released. Well, let’s just quickly dive in on how a beginner can get started with VS. So, first of all, ...