What developer doesn't love a new toy? Especially if it's free and actually solves a problem that you face every day. Tools, however, are a very personal thing -- just because something works for ...

When you're developing a data-centric application, you have a lot of choices just at the database level: SQL Server, Azure Table Storage, DocumentDB, MongoDB, … the list goes on . Having tools in your ...

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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 ...

Microsoft has announced the release of a software development kit for its Visual Studio Tools for Applications tool set; the company also released a new Office Business Application Reference ...

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Microsoft today announced a large number of updates to its developer and DevOps tools and services at its Connect conference in New York. These range from a new free program for developers who are ...

Are you into software development or you are going to be a developer very soon? Then you need to know about Microsoft Visual Studio Dev Essentials. Gone are the days when you had to pay a hefty amount ...