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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

bb is an innovative, local-first IDE that allows for extensive customization while interacting with AI coding agents, enabling users to automate, control, and even enhance its functionalities. With just a single prompt, users can effortlessly modify nearly every aspect of the environment, including the addition of panels, CLI commands, skills, plugins, and workflows, which become instantly accessible to their agents. The platform’s various features, such as GitHub integration, agent memory, scheduled tasks, and remote access, are structured as plugins utilizing the same tools that users can employ. Furthermore, its command line interface supports integration with external applications, such as shell scripts, cron jobs, and messaging bots from Telegram, Signal, and Slack, which can initiate tasks that remain visible in the sidebar. bb accommodates several coding agents, like Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Pi, OpenCode, Grok, omp, and Hermes, allowing users to delegate tasks to the most appropriate agent or enable one agent to create and oversee another in distinct threads. Additionally, all work is executed on the user's own device, providing the flexibility for tasks to persist and operate autonomously until the user decides to resume their interaction. This level of independence enhances productivity and allows for a seamless workflow experience.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Azure Data Science Virtual Machines Yes 
Azure Repos Yes 
C++ Yes 
CSS Yes 
Codekeeper Yes 
Devart ODBC Drivers Yes 
Essential Objects Yes 
Flosum Yes 
Helix QAC Yes 
HelpStudio Yes 
Keyfactor Signum Yes 
Laguna XS.2 Yes 
Ozcode Yes 
Raygun Yes 
RoboOCR Yes 
Rocket Visual COBOL Personal Edition Yes 
SmartBear Collaborator Yes 
Sonatype Lifecycle Yes 
oneAPI Yes 

Integrations

Azure Data Science Virtual Machines No 
Azure Repos No 
C++ No 
CSS No 
Codekeeper No 
Devart ODBC Drivers No 
Essential Objects No 
Flosum No 
Helix QAC No 
HelpStudio No 
Keyfactor Signum No 
Laguna XS.2 No 
Ozcode No 
Raygun No 
RoboOCR No 
Rocket Visual COBOL Personal Edition No 
SmartBear Collaborator No 
Sonatype Lifecycle No 
oneAPI No 

Pricing Details

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

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

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 No 
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 No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

www.microsoft.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

bb

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

getbb.app/

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

IDE

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

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