Let AI handle the repetitive stuff — MS Visual Studio makes coding easier for $35

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TL;DR: Through May 17, get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $34.97 (MSRP $499.99) and take advantage of AI-assisted coding, cross-platform development tools, and more.

Macs are great dev machines, but if your work has to ship across Windows, Linux, and everything in between, you’ve almost certainly spent time in Visual Studio. The latest release rolls in stronger AI tools, faster performance, and better workflows for teams.

Included in Visual Studio 2026:

Visual Studio Professional 2026 is a 64-bit development environment, designed to handle massive codebases and complex projects without slowing you down. You can build everything from mobile apps to web platforms and containerized cloud services.

Some highlights include:

  • AI-assisted coding with IntelliCode: suggests code based on patterns in your project, helping you write faster and reduce repetitive boilerplate.
  • Cross-platform development toolsbuild and debug .NET or C++ apps targeting Windows, Linux, and containers, making it useful for mixed-device teams.
  • Live Share collaboration: jump into real-time coding sessions without teammates needing to clone repos or install dependencies.
  • CodeLens insights: see commit history, tests, and authors directly in your editor so you understand your codebase faster.

Don’t miss this great deal on Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026, on sale for $34.97 (MSRP $499.99) until May 17.

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