Microsoft Visual Studio 2017: A Comprehensive Guide

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Introduction

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Visual Studio 2017 is a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft that offers an extensive set of tools and features to develop, debug, test, and deploy applications across multiple platforms. Released in March 2017, this version marked significant improvements over its predecessors, solidifying Visual Studio's position as the go-to choice for professional developers.

Key Features

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### C++ Development

* Support for modern C++ standards (C++11-C++17)

* Improved IntelliSense and code completion

* Enhanced debugging tools with breakpoints, watch windows, and more

* Native support for NVIDIA's CUDA toolkit

### Cross-Platform Development

* Universal Windows Platform (UWP) project templates

* Android and iOS app development using C++

* Direct access to native operating system APIs through WinRT and OpenFL libraries

### Web Development

* Support for ASP.NET Core 1.0+ web frameworks

* HTML5/JavaScript/C# IntelliSense and code completion

* Live previewing with Chrome, Edge, and IE11 browsers

### Team Collaboration

* Visual Studio Online (now Azure DevOps Services) integration

* Git source control support for version management

* Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Getting Started

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1. Download the full installation package from Microsoft's official website:

2. Run the downloaded file and follow the setup wizard to install Visual Studio 2017.

3. After installation is complete, restart your system if prompted.

4. Launch Visual Studio by double-clicking on its icon or searching for 'Visual Studio' in Start (Windows) or Spotlight (Mac).

5. Upon first launch, you'll be asked to choose the workloads and components to install based on your development needs.

6. Select the necessary workload(s), such as Universal Windows Platform Development or Web & Cloud Development, depending on the type of projects you plan to create.

7. Click Next to proceed with the installation process.

8. Once installed, Visual Studio will launch into its IDE interface, where you can start creating and debugging your applications using a comprehensive set of tools and features.

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Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 offers an unparalleled development experience for professional developers across multiple platforms. With its robust feature set, native support for modern languages like C++17, and powerful collaboration tools, it's no wonder why many top-tier companies choose this IDE as their go-to toolset. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to step up your game or just starting out in the world of software development, Visual Studio 2017 has got you covered.

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* 'Visual Studio Community'(https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/)

* 'Visual Studio Professional'(https://www.visual studio.com/en-US/Products/Professional/index.htm)

* 'Visual Studio Enterprise'(https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/ visual-studio/previous-versions/dn168971)

Last updated on March 15th, 2023

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