Try our new research platform with insights from 80,000+ expert users
Lead Technical Consultant (Information Technology) at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Beneficial usability, plenty of built-in tools, and documentation available online
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Visual Studio's most valuable features are usability. It's an integrated development environment, they have a lot of built-in tools that will be helpful for a new developer to quickly develop their applications, such as mobile applications or web applications."

    What is our primary use case?

    I am using Microsoft Visual Studio for internal application development within our organization. For example, small application developments.

    What is most valuable?

    Microsoft Visual Studio's most valuable features are usability. It's an integrated development environment, they have a lot of built-in tools that will be helpful for a new developer to quickly develop their applications, such as mobile applications or web applications.

    There are a lot of materials or online resources that are available. Microsoft Visual Studio is easy to figure out and start working on it.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for approximately 10 years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability of Microsoft Visual Studio is good.

    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Visual Studio
    October 2024
    Learn what your peers think about Microsoft Visual Studio. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: October 2024.
    814,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I have not seen any difficulties when scaling Microsoft Visual Studio.

    We have four users in the IT department using this solution in my company.

    How are customer service and support?

    I did not face any issues needed to use the technical support.

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

    I have not used a previous solution.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup of Microsoft Visual Studio is not complex, it is simple. When using Azure DevOps for the deployment of Microsoft Visual Studio it only takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

    What about the implementation team?

    We did the deployment of Microsoft Visual Studio in-house.

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

    The price of Microsoft Visual Studio is reasonable but could be better.

    What other advice do I have?

    I am satisfied with the solution. I would recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Microsoft Visual Studio an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
    PeerSpot user
    Software Development Quality Assurance Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
    Real User
    It is broad-spectrum so it can be used for a wide variety of technologies
    Pros and Cons
    • "The feature I find most valuable is the fact that it's broad-spectrum, so it can be used for a wide variety of technologies."

      What is our primary use case?

      Our primary use case of this solution is for performance testing.

      What is most valuable?

      The feature I find most valuable is the fact that it's broad-spectrum, so it can be used for a wide variety of technologies. We are predominately .NET based and we use mostly .NET Core or .NET Framework so I can call in any immediate packages.

      What needs improvement?

      I would only say the deployment outline can be improved. We have shifted away from using Team Foundation Server, because it didn't work for our company. We shifted over to the Git approach and I do know that the Team Foundation Server has Git support. But we decided to rather go with GitLab as our main platform. 

      In terms of more support I would like to have the ability to plug into other open source pools. I know that it's focused towards the whole Microsoft Suite so it's more geared towards the Team Foundation Server, but if they can add more support to pools, that would be great.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for the part ten to thirteen years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      In terms of stability, it really works for us. There are drawbacks to every solution out there, it's built into it. Our company is stripped across using Visual Studio. Some of the architects use Visual Studio Code so they don't really need an extent of IDE. They have a nice cut of IDE using Visual Studio Code. In terms of stability, I don't think we have shifted away from Visual Studio at all. It will always remain our IDE tool of choice.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      With Microservice Architecture it has become very easy for us to scale out. I think it's more about the way that we handle scale. The tool allows it. I would say the hardships comes with the planning for scale, as opposed to the actual tool accommodating itself. We have about 1500 users on Visual Studio and then we have a small team dedicated to the maintenance of the deployment. 

      How are customer service and technical support?

      The technical team at Microsoft is known for their fast response time.

      How was the initial setup?

      We utilized a bunch of templates for the initial setup instead of going through the trials and tribulations of setting up everything at once. 

      What other advice do I have?

      I would highly recommend this solution. They've really gone the 9-mile to accommodate not only corporate or big companies, but small, single users to utilize the community issue or business vehicle, and to develop and build on application. I would highly recommend it to anyone. In the next version, I would like to see systems like Juta as well as more testing tools. There's a massive automation drive, anything in terms of more out of the box automation features for Selenium, or ACRONYM, or automation tools like that. I rate this program ten out of ten.

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
      PeerSpot user
      Buyer's Guide
      Microsoft Visual Studio
      October 2024
      Learn what your peers think about Microsoft Visual Studio. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: October 2024.
      814,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
      Ajenthan Aiyathurai - PeerSpot reviewer
      Manager - IT at NVCL Group
      Real User
      Top 5Leaderboard
      User-friendly solution with good scalability
      Pros and Cons
      • "It is a stable solution."
      • "Its setup process could be more straightforward."

      What is our primary use case?

      We use the solution to write and develop program language and websites.

      What is most valuable?

      The solution is user-friendly.

      What needs improvement?

      The solution's setup process could be more straightforward.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using the solution for ten years. At present, I use its latest version.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      I rate the solution's stability above ten.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      We have around 500 solution users in our organization. I rate its scalability above ten.

      How was the initial setup?

      The solution's initial setup process is complex. It takes a day to complete.

      What about the implementation team?

      We took help from a consultant to implement the solution.

      What was our ROI?

      The solution is worth the investment.

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

      We pay for the solution's license. It could be cheaper.

      What other advice do I have?

      The solution has good stability and performance. I recommend it to others and rate it a six out of ten. I advise others to understand the process before implementing it.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
      PeerSpot user
      Tech Lead at Abtran
      Real User
      Helps with setting up projects, works well with Azure, and is reliable
      Pros and Cons
      • "It is a straightforward solution to set up."
      • "Technical support can be slow to respond at times."

      What is most valuable?

      The ability to set up projects has been great. We can set up different types of projects. 

      The integration with Azure is quite helpful.

      The solution is stable.

      The scalability is very good. 

      It is a straightforward solution to set up. 

      What needs improvement?

      Technical support can be slow to respond at times. 

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I've been using the solution for ten years now. 

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      It is a stable solution. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It is reliable. 

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      The product can scale well. 

      We have at least ten people on the solution right now. 

      How are customer service and support?

      Technical support is okay. However, they are sometimes slow. We would like the product's support services to be quicker. 

      How would you rate customer service and support?

      Neutral

      How was the initial setup?

      We found the initial setup to be straightforward and simple. I'd rate it a five or 4.5  out of five in terms of ease of deployment.

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

      I'm not aware of the exact cost of the product. 

      What other advice do I have?

      Our organization has a partnership with Microsoft.

      I'd recommend the solution. It's a straightforward tool people can use to help develop solutions.

      I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. 

      Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
      PeerSpot user
      Software Developer at a financial services firm with 1-10 employees
      Real User
      Has good community support and interactive testing feature
      Pros and Cons
      • "The tool is good for interactive testing. It has good integrations and works well for remote services. The product also has features for collaborative work where it allows others to control my screen. It has a good community for every language."
      • "I have faced configuration issues with Microsoft Visual Studio."

      What is our primary use case?

      I use the product to develop software. 

      What is most valuable?

      The tool is good for interactive testing. It has good integrations and works well for remote services. The product also has features for collaborative work where it allows others to control my screen. It has a good community for every language. 

      What needs improvement?

      I have faced configuration issues with Microsoft Visual Studio. 

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using the solution for two years. 

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      The solution is stable. 

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      I would rate Microsoft Visual Studio's scalability an eight out of ten. 

      How are customer service and support?

      I haven't reached out to the tool's support. 

      How was the initial setup?

      Microsoft Visual Studio's setup is straightforward. It is easy to download the solution and you need to allow permissions depending on whether you are a Mac or Windows user.  

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

      I use Microsoft Visual Studio's free version. 

      What other advice do I have?

      I would rate the tool a nine out of ten. 

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
      PeerSpot user
      Syed Masood - PeerSpot reviewer
      Web Developer at doodleblue
      Real User
      Plenty of extensions, reliable, and useful dark and light modes
      Pros and Cons
      • "The most valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the availability of many extensions, an interpreter, a code formator, and helpful dark and light modes."
      • "The GUI of Microsoft Visual Studio could improve."

      What is our primary use case?

      Microsoft Visual Studio is used for developing and typing code.

      What is most valuable?

      The most valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the availability of many extensions, an interpreter, a code formator, and helpful dark and light modes.

      What needs improvement?

      The GUI of Microsoft Visual Studio could improve.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for approximately one year.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      The performance of Microsoft Visual Studio is fine if you are using a high-level laptop. The solutions require a lot of RAM and other resources.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      The scalability of Microsoft Visual Studio is good.

      We have 300 to 400 users using this solution in my organization. We have plans to increase usage.

      How are customer service and support?

      I have not contacted the support from Microsoft Visual Studio because our IT department looks after our support.

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup of Microsoft Visual Studio is easy. The process takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

      What about the implementation team?

      We did the implementation of Microsoft Visual Studio in-house.

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

      I am using the free version of Microsoft Visual Studio.

      What other advice do I have?

      I would recommend this solution to others.

      I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a nine out of ten.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
      PeerSpot user
      Chief Information Technology Officer at BMC Solutions
      Real User
      A free solution with good technical support, stability, performance and ease of use
      Pros and Cons
      • "I like the performance, stability and ease of use."
      • "I would like to see more tools in the next release."

      What is our primary use case?

      We use the solution for development purposes.

      What is most valuable?

      The solution is a very good tool. I like the performance, stability and ease of use. 

      What needs improvement?

      I would like to see more tools in the next release. 

      For how long have I used the solution?

      Since Microsoft Visual Studio comprises the core of Microsoft development, we have been making use of it for 15 years. 

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      I like the solution's stability. 

      How are customer service and support?

      The technical support is fine. 

      What about the implementation team?

      We have no need for deployment, as this can be handled by the individual user. 

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

      The solution is a free tool.

      What other advice do I have?

      The solution is deployed both on-premises and in the cloud. 

      I cannot think of features which should be included in the next release, as they already upgrade the solution on their own. 

      The solution is a very good product. There is no need for better integration. 

      All of our customers use the solution. It is on a desktop application. We have around 40 developers.

      I would definitely recommend the solution to others. 

      I rate Microsoft Visual Studio as a nine out of ten. 

      Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
      PeerSpot user
      Sr. Managing Consultant - Data Driven Enterprise at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
      Real User
      Useful database connections, reliable, but memory management could improve
      Pros and Cons
      • "The most valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the database connections."
      • "Microsoft Visual Studio can improve memory management, and packaging and reporting components."

      What is most valuable?

      The most valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the database connections.

      What needs improvement?

      Microsoft Visual Studio can improve memory management, and packaging and reporting components.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for approximately five 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 is not scalable because it is a stand-alone solution.

      We have two people using this solution in my organization.

      How are customer service and support?

      The support from Microsoft is not the best, but it is above average. They are sometimes slow to respond.

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup of Microsoft Visual Studio is easy. The time it took was approximately half an hour.

      What about the implementation team?

      I did the implementation of Microsoft Visual Studio myself.

      What was our ROI?

      We have received a return on investment using Microsoft Visual Studio.

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

      The price of Microsoft Visual Studio could be lowered. For a single developer, it is approximately $1,000.

      What other advice do I have?

      I rate Microsoft Visual Studio a seven out of ten.

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
      PeerSpot user
      Buyer's Guide
      Download our free Microsoft Visual Studio Report and get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions.
      Updated: October 2024
      Product Categories
      .NET Development Services
      Buyer's Guide
      Download our free Microsoft Visual Studio Report and get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions.