> Apparently you've never used Visual Studio. It is amazing.
I've used it heavily for years, and I disagree with this assessment. I avoid it whenever I have the option.
Re:Reflections on My Career at Microsoft
by Nimitz14 on Friday October 25, 2019 @10:06PM
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So you just accept using a 2nd rate C++ IDE? Because there isn't any debate, Visual Studio is the best.
Re:Reflections on My Career at Microsoft
by taurath on Saturday October 26, 2019 @03:18AM
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“There can be no criticism of Visual Studio” seems wrong on the face of it.
There are many arguments, but Visusl Studio is the best IDE for the last two decades. Same is true for the Office suite.
In my current job we don't have either and its utterly frustrating how bad the alternatives are.
I think he meant Visual Studio Code. It truly is fantastic.
Many of Microsoft's products are simple and boring at first glance. However, when you really want to flex it to do something powerful, the features are usually there. Their products have so many years of development in them and it shows because their products stand the test of time, particularly in the enterprise. I'm glad there are lot of other vendors entering the market though as it keeps companies like MSFT innovating.