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Description

Visual Studio by Microsoft is a complete ecosystem for professional developers, combining robust coding environments, integrated AI capabilities, and advanced collaboration tools. The flagship Visual Studio 2022 IDE delivers an all-in-one workspace with compilers, debuggers, designers, and performance profilers for .NET, C++, C#, and Azure development. Meanwhile, Visual Studio Code (VS Code) offers a lightweight yet powerful editor that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, ideal for web, JavaScript, Python, and container-based workflows. With GitHub Copilot integration, developers receive intelligent code completions, automated refactoring, and natural language explanations of complex logic. Agent Mode introduces an AI-driven assistant that can edit across files, execute builds, and resolve compile or test errors autonomously. Built-in tools like unit test generators, CI-aware policy enforcement, and style validation help ensure clean, testable, and secure code. Thousands of extensions from the Visual Studio Marketplace expand functionality for database, cloud, and DevOps workflows. Together, these platforms redefine productivity, helping teams code smarter and deliver innovation faster.

Description

Visual Studio Live Share is an innovative tool designed for real-time collaboration among developers, allowing them to edit and debug code together, share terminal sessions, and communicate effectively within their chosen development environments. This tool is versatile, supporting a range of programming languages and application types, thus enabling quick and secure project sharing without the hassle of cloning repositories or configuring new environments. Live Share enhances collaborative efforts by facilitating pair programming, conducting code reviews, holding technical interviews, and hosting educational sessions, all while offering features like shared debugging sessions and terminal instances. One of its standout features is localhost web app forwarding, which allows users to view web applications and databases without needing to expose Internet ports. Additionally, participants can preserve their unique editor configurations, including themes and keybindings, ensuring a personalized and productive atmosphere while working together. The ability to set breakpoints and scroll through code as a group further enriches the collaborative experience, making it an essential tool for modern development teams. Whether working on a small project or a large-scale application, Live Share fosters an engaging and efficient development process.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Azure Web App for Containers Yes 
Bunifu Framework Yes 
CodeSign Secure Yes 
Denigma Yes 
Graphite Studio Yes 
HuLoop Yes 
InstallShield Yes 
JFrog Yes 
Kiuwan Code Security Yes 
Laguna XS 2.1 Yes 
NuGet Yes 
PHP Yes 
Peach Fuzzer Yes 
Rainforest Yes 
Rocket Visual COBOL Personal Edition Yes 
SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) Yes 
dotCover Yes 
dotTrace Yes 
vREST Yes 

Integrations

Azure Web App for Containers No 
Bunifu Framework No 
CodeSign Secure No 
Denigma No 
Graphite Studio No 
HuLoop No 
InstallShield No 
JFrog No 
Kiuwan Code Security No 
Laguna XS 2.1 No 
NuGet No 
PHP No 
Peach Fuzzer No 
Rainforest No 
Rocket Visual COBOL Personal Edition No 
SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) No 
dotCover No 
dotTrace No 
vREST No 

Pricing Details

$45/user/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$50 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

www.microsoft.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

visualstudio.microsoft.com/services/live-share/

Product Features

Code Collaboration

Audio Conferencing No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Code Review No 
Discussion Threads No 
IDE Integration No 
Remote Control No 
Remote Pair Programming No 
Screen Sharing No 
Video Conferencing No 

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Game Development

2D Yes 
3D Yes 
Analytics Yes 
Animation No 
Asset Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
IT Asset Management Yes 
Network Management No 
Physics No 
Player Management No 
Prototyping No 
Virtual Reality No 
eCommerce No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support Yes 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor Yes 

Product Features

Code Collaboration

Audio Conferencing No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Code Review No 
Discussion Threads No 
IDE Integration No 
Remote Control No 
Remote Pair Programming No 
Screen Sharing No 
Video Conferencing No 

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