Microsoft has released Visual Studio 17.12.3, bringing a host of new features and enhancements designed to improve the developer experience. This update focuses on advanced debugging, AI integration, and improved productivity tools.
Key Features of Visual Studio 17.12.3
- Enhanced Debugging: The new version introduces improved diagnostic and debugging functions, including inline display of variable values and enhanced Copilot AI integration. This allows developers to see return values directly in the code and get AI-assisted error analysis1.
- Copilot AI Enhancements: Copilot now supports the analysis of variable values in the Auto and Locals debugger windows, providing more comprehensive error detection and suggestions.
- Breakpoint Management: Developers can now import and export breakpoint groups, including their configurations, for consistent breakpoint management across different parts of a project.
- Memory Snapshots: The diagnostics tool now supports memory snapshots, enabling developers to compare memory states and identify differences.
- Flux Themes: New high-quality Flux themes can be customized with system wallpapers and personal photos, offering seamless transitions between Always-On Display, Lock screen, and Home screen.
- Multi-Instance File Management: Users can now copy files between different instances of Visual Studio, making it easier to manage projects across multiple environments.
- GitHub Integration: Developers can work with multiple GitHub accounts and create local repositories directly within Visual Studio.
Additional Improvements
- .NET 9 Support: Visual Studio 17.12.3 comes with .NET 9, offering more AI integration, particularly in debugging and code fixing.
- Linux Support: Under Linux, it is now possible to publish WebJobs on Azure.
- Command Line Arguments: Command line arguments in C++ can now be set directly in the toolbar.
For Latest Tech Updates Please follow us :
facebook | twitter | instagram | telegram | whatsapp
