The Core of .NET, Microsoft Sessions

T01 Getting the Most out of the Latest in Visual Studio

08/05/2025

8:00am - 9:15am

Level: Intermediate

Harshada Hole

Sr. Product Manager

Microsoft

Jessie Houghton

VS Program Manager

Microsoft

Visual Studio continues to evolve—and staying current means unlocking new capabilities that can save you time and effort. In this session, we’ll dive into the latest features, enhancements, and updates in Visual Studio, focusing on how to leverage them in real-world development scenarios. You’ll see demos of recent productivity boosts, smarter debugging, AI-powered tools, improved Git integration, and enhancements to the .NET development experience. Whether you’re upgrading or already using the latest version, this session will help you get more out of your IDE every day.

You will learn:

  • Explore the newest capabilities in Visual Studio, including productivity enhancements, AI-assisted tools, and Git improvements
  • Understand how to apply the latest features in real-world development environments for .NET and beyond
  • Leave with a clear action plan to upgrade your workflow and fully leverage your IDE’s modern capabilities