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Penetration tester at KNBS (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics)
Real User
Reasonably priced, updated regularly, and offers great extensions
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution can scale."
  • "I'd like the product to become more secure. You could potentially, for example, download an extension that contains malware."

What is our primary use case?

We use it basically for just coding. 

What is most valuable?

It's great for personal use. 

The extensions are valuable. I was able to download the extensions that were important to me. For example, I can use the solution to highlight syntax on the code or change the theme of Visual Studio. Or, if I'm working on PHP, I can download the PHP extension. If it's Python, I can download Python extensions. Et cetera. It's flexible and gives you options. 

The solution can scale. The solution is also very stable. 

It's updated regularly. 

The cost is reasonable, and they do have a free option.

What needs improvement?

I can't speak to any necessary improvements. It does what I need it to do. 

I'd like the product to become more secure. You could potentially, for example, download an extension that contains malware. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution over the past three or four years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. It has regular updates. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is able to scale. 

I basically use the solution myself for my purposes. 

How are customer service and support?

I didn't really use tech support so much. I wouldn't know much about it.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not previously use a different product. 

How was the initial setup?

You just download the solution and have it running on your system. Therefore, the setup is pretty straightforward. It only takes a few minutes to get everything up and running. 

What about the implementation team?

The implementation can be done in-house. We didn't need any integrators or consultants to assist us. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is a free version of the solution, which I 've used. I'd rate the cost of the solution overall eight out of ten. It's pretty reasonable. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the product to others. It supports different types of software development for websites, web apps, mobile apps, computer programs, or any other web services.

I'd rate it eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Admin at IEC (Electoral Commission of South Africa)
Real User
Well-defined processes, beneficial team integration, and highly scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the way we are able to design code, deploy, and test our application. It is easy to move an artifact from the start to the deployment stage. It has well-defined processes that you can integrate with any team. Additionally, the solution is always improving."
  • "Microsoft Visual Studio can improve by bringing back designers. They used to have designers for architecture charts and diagrams. They were able to do things, such as database design. If they can bring them back, it would be great."

What is our primary use case?

We use the Microsoft Visual Studio environment to write code for applications.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the way we are able to design code, deploy, and test our application. It is easy to move an artifact from the start to the deployment stage. It has well-defined processes that you can integrate with any team. Additionally, the solution is always improving.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Visual Studio can improve by bringing back designers. They used to have designers for architecture charts and diagrams. They were able to do things, such as database design. If they can bring them back, it would be great.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for approximately 20 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Visual Studio is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Visual Studio can scale in terms of expected loads. It is highly scalable.

We have four people who use the solution in my organization.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were using another solution prior to Microsoft Visual Studio.

How was the initial setup?

Microsoft Visual Studio's initial setup is easy. The process took approximately two to three hours.

What about the implementation team?

We did the implementation of Microsoft Visual Studio in-house. We use one person for the deployment and support of the solution.

What was our ROI?

We have seen a return on investment using Microsoft Visual Studio. Within a week you can be more proficient and see the value.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

You have to be a subscriber with a Visual Studio subscription to use the solution and the organization has to purchase a license that's linked to the account.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to others is they should try Microsoft Visual Studio. They will achieve quicker results in terms of being able to deliver the project compared to the competition.

I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a ten out of ten.

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On-premises
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ManjitRay - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Consultant
Easy to integrate with GitHub, but there should be more support
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to integrate with GitHub. We integrate with GitHub, and we deploy our solution on our local system. We need this integration for pushing our code. When we were working with Eclipse, we had to write everything in the command prompt, which is a little bit tricky, whereas Visual Studio is very much UI-based and simple. So, it's very easy to integrate GitHub with Visual Studio. It is much easier than Eclipse."
  • "With the free version, we don't have that much support for Visual Studio. Its support is a little bit less and can be better."

What is most valuable?

It is easy to integrate with GitHub. We integrate with GitHub, and we deploy our solution on our local system. We need this integration for pushing our code. When we were working with Eclipse, we had to write everything in the command prompt, which is a little bit tricky, whereas Visual Studio is very much UI-based and simple. So, it's very easy to integrate GitHub with Visual Studio. It is much easier than Eclipse.

It is also good for debugging.

What needs improvement?

With the free version, we don't have that much support for Visual Studio. Its support is a little bit less and can be better.

I have recently shifted to Microsoft Visual Studio. Before that, I was working on Eclipse. I switched because of project requirements. Initially, it was a bit difficult to understand the debugging and other functionalities, but once I got familiar with it, I find it much easier than Eclipse. It can be made a bit easier for basic users.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with this solution for two months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Its scalability is good. In my team, we have around eight members.

How was the initial setup?

It is straightforward. I don't find it complex. I have also used Eclipse, and when I compare it with Eclipse, it is not that complex. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate it a seven out of ten.

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VamsiKrishna2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Trainee at Eidiko
Real User
Scalable, stable, and quick installation
Pros and Cons
  • "The scalability of Microsoft Visual Studio is good."
  • "There is room for improvement in the price of the solution overall."

What is our primary use case?

Microsoft Visual Studio can be deployed on the cloud and on-premise.

I am using Microsoft Visual Studio for developing applications.

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement in the price of the solution overall.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for approximately one and a half years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Visual Studio is highly stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Microsoft Visual Studio is good.

We have 10 to 15 people using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted the support from Microsoft Visual Studio. We have not had any major issues.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of the Microsoft Visual Studio in approximately 15 minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The license is taken care of by my company and the price could be less expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a nine out of ten.

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Danie Joubert - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at ProQuanta
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
All recent versions have live code, which allows multiple people to code on the same platform
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Visual Studio is an easy-to-use solution."
  • "The solution’s technical support could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft Visual Studio for general development, web development, and IT development.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Visual Studio is an easy-to-use solution. All recent versions of Microsoft Visual Studio have live code, which allows multiple people to code on the same thing. The other valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the integrations and extensions.

What needs improvement?

The solution’s technical support could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for more than ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Microsoft Visual Studio ten out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Over 1,000 users are using the solution in our organization.

I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a nine out of ten for scalability.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support is average. In some cases, I find it very good, and in other cases not so good.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup takes a while but is quite straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We purchased an expensive enterprise version of Microsoft Visual Studio.

What other advice do I have?

Microsoft Visual Studio helps streamline team collaboration. I would recommend Microsoft Visual Studio to other users.

Overall, I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a nine out of ten.

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Muhammad Mukkarum - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Software Engineer at NCR Corporation
Real User
Excellent for debugging
Pros and Cons
  • "Visual Studio's best feature is debugging, which isn't available with any other Microsoft development tool."
  • "There's not much help to deal with issues on Microsoft's official websites."

What is our primary use case?

I use Visual Studio to build software for the Microsoft platform.

How has it helped my organization?

Visual Studio provides integration with GitHub, and the 2022 version makes it easy to move from one branch to another via the GUI when working on a solution. It also provides a view of how the branches are organized with the code inside the repository. 

What is most valuable?

Visual Studio's best feature is debugging, which isn't available with any other Microsoft development tool.

What needs improvement?

There's not much help to deal with issues on Microsoft's official websites.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Visual Studio since 2005.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Visual Studio is stable 95% of the time, except for an error when refreshing DLLs that requires a restart.

What other advice do I have?

Visual Studio is the best tool available for working on the Microsoft platform, with features that aren't available on any other development tool. I would rate Visual Studio nine out of ten.

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On-premises
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Bahattin Yetismis - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO at BE1 consultancy
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Software development tool that offers a scalable and integrated development environment
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable aspect of this solution is the integrated development environment. It also offers a very good integration with Microsoft Cloud."
  • "This solution could be integrated with other open-source languages, such as Python and not only C#, .NET or Microsoft development languages."

What is our primary use case?

We use Visual Studio for development and for projects using VS Code and Visual Studio Code.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable aspect of this solution is the integrated development environment. It also offers a very good integration with Microsoft Cloud.

What needs improvement?

This solution could be integrated with other open-source languages, such as Python and not only C#, .NET or Microsoft development languages.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for two years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable solution. Scalability is not such an important parameter for us because we use this solution as a development tool.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use NetBeans for Java development. When I compare NetBeans with Visual Studio, Visual Studio is more professional than NetBeans.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward and took less than half a day. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Yeah, of course. We work to use the Professional Visual Studio, because they have some capabilities for CI/CD pipeline. For that reason, in the future, maybe six months later, we will start to use Visual Studio Professional.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Darko Margetic - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Scientist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
MSP
Top 5
Easy to install, has a lot of extensions, and is extremely stable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features are the extensions."
  • "I would like the solution to have a designing default in addition to the current coding default."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for React JavaScript applications front-end and Python coding.

We made the React front-end, which connects over JasperSoft, and this front-end was provided to customers while Jaspersoft was in the back-end, because customers want to have a proprietary design for themselves. The React front end was in Visual Studio Code.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are the extensions. Microsoft Visual Studio has a large community with different types of extensions.

What needs improvement?

I would like the solution to have a designing default in addition to the current coding default.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for a few months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I give the stability a ten out of ten.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I previously used Eclipse but it is not a very stable solution and it would crash sometimes. Microsoft Visual Studio has never crashed for me.

How was the initial setup?

I give the initial setup a nine out of ten. We only need to download the file and follow the onscreen instructions.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation is completed in-house.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I use the open-source version of Microsoft Visual Studio.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

I am always on the lookout for open-source applications, but they are not always the best choice for organizations. It is usually more cost-effective to use open-source software as it requires fewer personnel to maintain it. Purchasing expensive software may be a better solution than open-source applications if more people are needed. Ultimately, the manager will decide what they want, but some open-source software can be less stable than Oracle, which is very expensive but also very stable. Although the solutions are free, they do not provide as many options and can not do certain things that Oracle can do.

Microsoft Visual Studio is easy to install and has a lot of extensions that we can use for different programming languages. The solution is very good, it's simple and free to use. I recommend Microsoft Visual Studio to everyone.

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