Microsoft unveils Visual Studio 2026 Insiders with AI at the core

Written By Nolaine Puig

The Visual Studio 2026 Insiders release is here, offering a modernized experience for developers. With AI integration, enterprise-scale performance improvements, and a lighter design, Microsoft is setting the stage for the next generation of development.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • AI-Powered Development

    Your built-in coding partner delivers timely, unobtrusive assistance with actionable insights on correctness, performance, and security—right on your machine, before a pull request.

  • Next-Level Performance

    From opening solutions to debugging, everything feels faster. Big solutions feel lighter, first launch is snappier, and the time between idea and running app keeps shrinking.

  • Modern Look & Feel

    A refreshed visual language with cleaner layouts, sharper icons, improved extension management, and new themes to personalize your environment.

Nolaine Puig
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