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Visual C++ Bytes Redux

July 29, 2014 Jul 29, 2014 07/29/14
Eric Battalio
Be sure to check out the third episode of the current season of VC++ Bytes, featuring demos for a slew of additional productivity features added to Visual Studio “14” CTP 2! Do you have suggestions for who we should interview? Let us know in the comments below...

CTP2 for Visual Studio “14” Now Available

July 8, 2014 Jul 8, 2014 07/8/14
Eric Battalio
You have probably already heard, but CTP2 for Visual Studio "14" is now available. It has only been a month since the last CTP so the list of updates is short, but we did make a few editor enhancements as detailed on the Visual Studio blog.Please kick the tires and send us any feedback, questions, comments, etc. You can always email ...

CTP2 for Visual Studio "14" Now Available

July 8, 2014 Jul 8, 2014 07/8/14
Eric Battalio
You have probably already heard, but CTP2 for Visual Studio "14" is now available. It has only been a month since the last CTP so the list of updates is short, but we did make a few editor enhancements as detailed on the Visual Studio blog.Please kick the tires and send us any feedback, questions, comments, etc. You can always email ...

VC++ Bytes on Channel 9

July 7, 2014 Jul 7, 2014 07/7/14
Eric Battalio
If you’d like to get an idea of what new features are in store for you in the Visual Studio “14” CTP, be sure to check out the VC++ Bytes series on Channel 9! The series is dedicated to showcasing new (native) features in current and upcoming releases of Visual Studio. Here are links to the first two episodes of the VC++ ...

Visual Studio “14” CTP

June 3, 2014 Jun 3, 2014 06/3/14
Eric Battalio
Today, the Visual Studio "14" CTP was released. Soma writes all about it on his blog. Go ahead and click over to read the article, especially the section on Visual C++ conformance updates with an updated conformance roadmap.Pause. Cool, huh?Here are the improvements for Visual C++: To view the entire ...

Visual Studio “14” CTP

June 3, 2014 Jun 3, 2014 06/3/14
Eric Battalio
Today, the Visual Studio "14" CTP was released. Soma writes all about it on his blog. Go ahead and click over to read the article, especially the section on Visual C++ conformance updates with an updated conformance roadmap.Pause. Cool, huh?Here are the improvements for Visual C++: To view the entire ...

Survey Says…one more bump!

June 2, 2014 Jun 2, 2014 06/2/14
Eric Battalio
Some developers just like you have already taken one (or both) of our active surveys. Many have opted in for more engagement, agreeing to be contacted for follow-up questions and for a chance to learn more about your development experiences.Our surveys are still open so you still have a chance to participate: Please consider opting in and ...

Survey Says…

May 23, 2014 May 23, 2014 05/23/14
Eric Battalio
Survey, survey, survey!We really want you to fill out our new survey. It is short and focuses on your C++ development experience including Android and iOS. Why? Cross platform mobile device development is important:With bring-your-own-device trends in the enterprise, and heterogeneity in the consumer mobile device market, developers are ...

Survey Says…

May 23, 2014 May 23, 2014 05/23/14
Eric Battalio
Survey, survey, survey!We really want you to fill out our new survey. It is short and focuses on your C++ development experience including Android and iOS. Why? Cross platform mobile device development is important:With bring-your-own-device trends in the enterprise, and heterogeneity in the consumer mobile device market, developers are ...