The MSVC Build Tools Preview is updated regularly with the latest features and fixes from the MSVC (Microsoft C++) development team. The MSVC team’s updates for August 2026, targeting the Visual ...

The Visual Studio unable to attach to process. Access is denied error appears when Windows blocks Visual Studio from attaching its debugger to a running process. This ...

VS Code model picker now allows users to switch between Anthropic and Copilot providers between turns reconfiguring the agent host. Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code 1.133, an update to its ...

Ever felt that pang of frustration when your code, which looked perfectly logical on paper, just refuses to behave? You’re not alone. Every developer, from the seasoned pro to the absolute beginner, ...

Let’s cut right to the chase: yes, you absolutely can use Visual Studio Code for free. This isn’t some trial period, some limited ‘community edition’ that locks away essential features, or a ...

New controls for model reasoning and Copilot code-review depth let developers decide how much AI effort a task warrants, with speed, depth and credit consumption all part of the tradeoff.

Angela Dugan explains why judgment, curiosity, shared context and leadership become more valuable as AI accelerates software delivery, and previews her Live! 360 Tech Con session on using AI as a ...

JEP 401, integrated into JDK 28, introduces value objects. These new class instances feature final fields, altered behavior ...

Risky security flaws are found in 45% of AI-generated code tests. Here are the 5 checks that make a vibe coded app safe to ship.

Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service. A key ...

Built for agents and would-be app makers to wrangle complicated workflows, this programmable shortcut pad makes AI tangible.

Follow this beginner-friendly video to install Claude Desktop, try practical prompts, and understand where LLM knowledge and context can fall short. Follow the steps to generate an OpenAI secret key, ...