If you've ever wanted to create your own mobile apps, websites, or desktop software, there's a good chance you've heard of Visual Studio. Whether you're a new dev or an experienced Visual Studio user, ...

Microsoft has eased some licensing requirements for Visual Studio Build Tools (VSBT), which comprises a standalone MSVC compiler, libraries and scripts for C++. The ...

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The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Microsoft Visual Studio allows for ...

TL;DR: Microsoft Visual Studio Pro is suited to beginner and advanced developers, and a lifetime license is on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499) through January 12. Starting out in coding can be ...