Visual Studio 2019 Tricks and Techniques

Visual Studio 2019 Tricks and Techniques
Author: Paul Schroeder
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2021-01-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1800200145

Harness the full power of the Visual Studio IDE to take your coding skills to the next level by learning about IDE productivity practices and exclusive techniques Key FeaturesIncrease your productivity by leveraging Visual Studio 2019's improvements and featuresExplore powerful editing, code intelligence, and source code control features to increase productivityDelve into VS’s powerful, untapped features such as custom project templates and extensionsBook Description Visual Studio 2019 (VS 2019) and Visual Studio Code (VS Code) are powerful professional development tools that help you to develop applications for any platform with ease. Whether you want to create web, mobile, or desktop applications, Microsoft Visual Studio is your one-stop solution. This book demonstrates some of the most sophisticated capabilities of the tooling and shows you how to use the integrated development environment (IDE) more efficiently to be more productive. You’ll begin by gradually building on concepts, starting with the basics. The introductory chapters cover shortcuts, snippets, and numerous optimization tricks, along with debugging techniques, source control integration, and other important IDE features that will help you make your time more productive. With that groundwork in place, more advanced concepts such as the inner workings of project and item templates are covered. You will also learn how to write quality, secure code more efficiently as well as discover how certain Visual Studio features work 'under the hood'. By the end of this Visual Studio book, you’ll have learned how to write more secure code faster than ever using your knowledge of the extensions and processes that make developing successful solutions more enjoyable and repeatable. What you will learnUnderstand the similarities and differences between VS 2019 and VS CodeGet to grips with numerous keyboard shortcuts to improve efficiencyDiscover IDE tips and tricks that make it easier to write codeExperiment with code snippets that make it easier to write repeating code patternsFind out how to customize project and item templates with the help of hands-on exercisesUse Visual Studio extensions for ease and improved productivityDelve into Visual Studio’s behind the scene operationsWho this book is for This book is for C# and .NET developers who want to become more efficient and take advantage of features they may not be aware of in the IDE. Those looking to increase their productivity and write quality code more quickly by fully utilizing the power of the Visual Studio IDE will also find this book useful.

Visual Studio 2019 In Depth

Visual Studio 2019 In Depth
Author: Du Preez Ockert J.
Publisher: BPB Publications
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2019-09-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9389328330

Step-by-step guide to all the tools and extensions in the Visual Studio 2019 IDEKey featuresa- Create and use custom IDE extensionsa- Find, download, and use the best IDE extensions for web, mobile, Azure, and Windowsa- Enhance programming experience and time with debugging toolsa- Enhance coding capabilities with coding toolsa- Test projects proactivelya- Create powerful web, mobile, and Azure solutions for the real worldDescriptionThis book peeks into every corner of the Visual Studio IDE and will help you get started with the latest 2019 version. Right from installation, you'll discover new features within the tool and the optimal way to use the features you may already know. You'll learn, for example, how to extend Visual Studio with your own customizations, so that you can make it perform the way you want. You will then explore everything about NuGet package, test applications using Live Unit Testing, and learn how to make code templates using the T4 code generation tool. You'll get to grips with the richer JavaScript IntelliSense, which will help you focus more on coding. Moving on, you'll learn to work with the dedicated workloads for data storage and data science. You will also review the more advanced architecture tools concealed within the IDE and finally create cloud-first applications powered by Microsoft Azure using the built-in suite of Azure tools.What will you learnBy the end of the book, you will be able to tackle any solution for any platform head-on. You will create real-world solutions from start to finish. By using the tools and extensions outlined in this book, you will be able to code better and faster, debug better, share your code with more peers, test your code better, and install or publish your apps quicker and without issues.Who this book is forThe book is intended for any .NET developer. You can be a seasoned developer or a newbie just starting out. This book will play a pivotal role in presenting all the tools you need to become a better developer.Table of contents1. Getting started with Visual Studio2. Digging in the Visual Studio IDE3. IntelliSense4. Language & coding changes in C#5. What's new in .Net core6. Built-in tools7. Debugging tools8. Testing tools9. ASP.NET tools10. Mobile tools11. Azure tools12. IDE extensions13. ASP.NET extensions14. Mobile extensions15. Azure DevOps extensionsAbout the authorOckert du Preez is a self-taught developer who started learning programming since the days of QBasic. He has written several articles over the years detailing his programming quests and adventures. .NET is his second love, just after his wife and kid. He has always been an avid supporter of .NET since the beginning, and is an expert in VB and C#.He was given the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award for .NET (2008-2017). He has worked as a moderator and an article reviewer and currently writes articles for CodeGuru, Developer.com, DevX, and the Database journal.His blog: https://www.codeguru.com/member.php/Hannes+DuPreez/

Visual Studio Extensibility Development

Visual Studio Extensibility Development
Author: Rishabh Verma
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2020-07-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1484258533

Learn the extensibility model of Visual Studio to enhance the Visual Studio integrated development environment (IDE). This book will cover every aspect, starting from developing an extension to publishing it and making it available to the end user. The book begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of Visual Studio including data structures and design patterns and moves forward with the fundamentals of the VS extensibility model. Here you will learn how to work on Roslyn - the .NET compiler platform - and load extensions in VS. Next, you will go through the extensibility model and see how various extensions, such as menus, commands, and tool windows, can be plugged into VS. Moving forward, you’ll cover developing VS extensions and configuring them, along with demonstrations on customizing extension by developing option pages. Further, you will learn to create custom code snippets and use a debugger visualizer. Next, you will go through creation of project and item templates including deployment of VS extensions using continuous integration (CI). Finally, you will learn tips and tricks for Visual Studio and its extensibility and integration with Azure DevOps. After reading Visual Studio Extensibility Development you will be able to develop, deploy, and customize extensions in Visual Studio IDE. What You Will Learn Discover the Visual Studio extensibility and automation model Code Visual Studio extensions from scratchCustomize extensions by developing a tools option page for themCreate project templates, item templates, and code snippets. Work with code generation using T4 templatesCode analysis and refactoring using Roslyn analyzersCreate and deploy a private extension gallery and upload the extensions Upload a VS extension using CIShip your extension to Visual Studio MarketplaceWho This Book Is For Developers in Visual Studio IDE covering C#, Visual Basic (VB), JavaScript, and CSS.

Hands-On Visual Studio 2022

Hands-On Visual Studio 2022
Author: Hector Uriel Perez Rojas
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2024-03-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1835081525

Unlock the power of Visual Studio 2022 with this step-by-step illustrated guide and leverage its powerful features Key Features Ride the wave of artificial intelligence using the new GPT-based extensions Explore tips, tricks, and best practices to discover ways to overcome source-code challenges Get to grips with Visual Studio's basic and advanced features to harness its full potential and enhance your coding journey Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionVisual Studio 2022 is widely recognized as the best IDE for application development across various domains. This book is a comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced .NET developers who wish to familiarize themselves with its basic, advanced, and new features. This book is divided into three sections: the first is an overview of Visual Studio, the second part explores tools for productivity within the IDE, and the third delves into integration with GitHub and Visual Studio extensions. In this second edition, we’ve also expanded the chapters on the use of Visual Studio to environments beyond web development, such as Azure, Desktop, .NET MAUI, and others. Updates to the IDE introduced since the release year of the first edition of the book in 2022 have also been included, such as the use of GPT-based extensions like GitHub Copilot and GitHub Copilot Chat, as well as profiling tools. The book reviews breakpoint groups, a new way to configure breakpoints, as well as tools for web development, such as Browser Link, Dev Tunnels, and Web API Endpoints Explorer. For more advanced developers, the book addresses the topic of developing extensions through the use of the new Visual Studio SDK. By the end of this book, you’ll have a better understanding of Visual Studio 2022 and how to use it to its fullest potential.What you will learn Discover what's new in Visual Studio 2022 Get to grips with the new features in code tools to improve productivity Explore latest compilation and debugging tips Unveil shortcuts, tricks, tips, and tools to improve productivity within Visual Studio 2022 Leverage remote and collaborative work with Visual Studio 2022 Find out how to create new projects and templates in Visual Studio 2022 Enhance your skills by learning general tools, shortcuts, and tips for .NET developers Implement version control with Git Integration into your workflow Who this book is for This book is for .NET developers who want to learn how to use the latest features, tools, and extensions available in Visual Studio 2022. To get the most out of the book, general knowledge of C# is recommended. Knowledge of web development, Azure, .NET MAUI, and Desktop with .NET will help you follow along, but it’s not a prerequisite.

Kinect for Windows SDK Programming Guide

Kinect for Windows SDK Programming Guide
Author: Abhijit Jana
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1849692394

This book is a practical tutorial that explains all the features of Kinect SDK by creating sample applications throughout the book. It includes a detailed discussion of APIs with step-by-step explanation of development of a real-world sample application. The purpose of this book is to explain how to develop applications using the Kinect for Windows SDK. If you are a beginner and looking to start developing applications using the Kinect for Windows SDK, and if you want to build motion-sensing, speech-recognizing applications with Kinect, this book is for you. This book uses C♯ and WPF (Windows P.

Developing Multi-Platform Apps with Visual Studio Code

Developing Multi-Platform Apps with Visual Studio Code
Author: Ovais Mehboob Ahmed Khan
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2020-09-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1838826645

Redefine your software development experience by understanding the extensive features and rich functionalities offered by Visual Studio Code Key FeaturesLeverage the power of the free, cross-platform, and highly customizable code editor to build modern web and cloud applicationsEdit, debug and deploy on Microsoft Azure with Visual Studio CodeLearn how to customize features and install a wide variety of third-party extensionsBook Description Microsoft Visual Studio Code is a powerful, lightweight code editor for modern web and cloud development. It is a source code editor that can be used with a variety of programming languages, which works on multiple platforms such as Linux, Windows, and macOS. This book provides extensive coverage of the tools, functionalities, and extensions available within the VS Code environment that will help you build multi-platform apps with ease. You’ll start with the installation of VS Code and learn about various tools and features that are essential for development. Progressing through the chapters, you'll explore the user interface while understanding tips and tricks for increasing productivity. Next, you’ll delve into VS Code extensions and discover how they can make life easier for developers. Later, the book shows you how to develop a sample application with different programming languages, tools, and runtimes to display how VS code can be used effectively for development, before helping you get to grips with source code version management and deployment on Azure with VS Code. Finally, you’ll build on your skills by focusing on remote development with VS Code. By the end of this book, you’ll have the knowledge you need to use Visual Studio Code as your primary tool for software development. What you will learnExplore various editing, formatting, and navigational features of VS CodeUnderstand how to add, delete, and configure extensions in VS CodeDevelop web APIs using Node.js, Java, and Python in VS CodeDevelop background service in .NET Core and explore DaprDelve into debugging techniques such as breakpoints, log points, and data inspectionUse Git with Azure DevOps to share and synchronize code with VS CodeCreate custom extensions in VS Code to increase developer productivityUnderstand the concepts of remote development using VS CodeWho this book is for This book is for software developers, web developers and polyglot programmers, who are working with any language or framework such as Python, Java, Node.js, or .NET and are looking to learn how they can create multi-platform, microservices based, cloud-native applications while effectively using Visual Studio Code for editing, debugging, version management and deployment. Basic software development skills are a must to grasp the concepts covered in this book.

Visual Studio Code Distilled

Visual Studio Code Distilled
Author: Alessandro Del Sole
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2018-11-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1484242246

Use Visual Studio Code to write and debug code quickly and efficiently on any platform, for any device, using any programming language, and on the operating system of your choice. Visual Studio Code is an open source and cross-platform development tool that focuses on code editing across a variety of development scenarios, including web, mobile, and cloud development. Visual Studio Code Distilled teaches you how to be immediately productive with Visual Studio Code, from the basics to some of the more complex topics. You will learn how to work on individual code files, complete projects, and come away with an understanding of advanced code-editing features that will help you focus on productivity, and source code collaboration with Git. What You'll Learn Comprehend Visual Studio Code in a way that is not just theory or a list of features, but an approach driven by developer tasks and needs Understand integrated support for team collaboration with Git for executing and debugging code, and the many ways you can extend and customize VS Code Debug code on multiple platforms though real-world guidance, such as working under corporate networks Expand your coding intelligence from web to mobile to the cloud, and even artificial intelligence Acquire valuable tips, tricks, and suggestions from hard-earned, real-world experience to be more productive Who This Book Is For All developers (including JavaScript, Java, NodeJS), not just those with a Microsoft background, who will benefit from learning and using VS code as a cross-platform and cross-language tool.

HoloLens Blueprints

HoloLens Blueprints
Author: Abhijit Jana
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2017-06-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1787281221

Unveil the world of mixed reality with HoloLens About This Book Bring holographic insights to existing line-of-business applications, tools, and workflows Focus on developing end-to-end realistic holographic application. Build interactive model scripts and test them in Unity3D and holographic emulators Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at developers and designers working on mixed-reality developments for complex integrated scenarios using HoloLens. What You Will Learn Interact with holograms using different interaction models Develop your first holographic app Integrate holographic applications with cloud systems Visualize data feeds coming from the cloud through holograms Manage the application distribution of enterprise-enabled HoloLens Integrate HoloLens applications with services deployed on Azure Identify and create 3D Assets and Scenes Use HoloLens to explore the Internet of Things In Detail Do you want to create stunning applications with HoloLens? Are you a developer who is fascinated with Microsoft HoloLens and its capabilities? If so, this is the book for you. This book introduces and demystifies the HoloLens platform and shows you different ways of interaction with computers (mixed-reality). You will start your mixed-reality journey by understanding different types of digital reality. You will learn to build your first holographic app. Also, you will understand holographic application integration possibilities within Line of Business Applications using Azure. Moving ahead, you will create Integrated Solutions using IoT with HoloLens. Gradually you'll learn how to create and deploy apps on a device. You will learn to publish application to the store; if you are an enterprise developer, you will also manage and distribute applications for enterprise-enabled or domain-joined HoloLens. Finally, you will develop an end-to-end realistic holographic app, ranging from scenario identification to sketching, development, deployment, and, finally, production. Style and approach The book is a project-based guide to help you to create some really astonishing mixed-reality applications. It will provide end-to-end solutions and enable you to build stunning applications for HoloLens.

Getting Started with Visual Studio 2019

Getting Started with Visual Studio 2019
Author: Dirk Strauss
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2019-11-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 148425449X

Know how to use the features of Visual Studio 2019 and utilize the IDE correctly to become your one-stop solution for creating quality code. Learn what's new in VS 2019 and explore the existing features of Visual Studio so you can use them more efficiently. Getting Started with Visual Studio 2019 begins with an overview of Visual Studio and explores new features such as Visual Studio Live Share, Visual Studio Search, Solution Filters, and Intellicode. Author Dirk Strauss teaches you how to create project templates, write code snippets, and manage NuGet packages. You will learn how to: debug your code using breakpoints and step into specific methods, use data tips, and utilize the DebuggerDisplay attribute. You will then move on to learn unit testing and explore the tools provided by Visual Studio to create and run unit tests. The book also covers source control integration in Visual Studio and how to use GitHub to implement a source control strategy in your code. What You Will LearnCreate and use code snippets in Visual Studio 2019Utilize diagnostic tools and the Immediate window for code debuggingGenerate unit tests with IntelliTestUse NuGet in applicationsCreate and handle pull requests Who This Book Is For Beginners and software developers working on the .NET stack

Windows Terminal Tips, Tricks, and Productivity Hacks

Windows Terminal Tips, Tricks, and Productivity Hacks
Author: Will Fuqua
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2021-04-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1800209649

Become an efficient command-line expert by harnessing the power of the new Microsoft Windows Terminal, and learn time-saving tricks for PowerShell, WSL2, and more Key FeaturesCustomize and optimize your Windows Terminal and its shellsWork effectively on the command line with split panes, hotkeys, and automationUse PowerShell and WSL2 efficiently to build, test, and deploy applicationsBook Description Windows Terminal is a new and open-source command-line application for Windows 10, built for the Command Prompt, PowerShell, Windows Subsystem for Linux, and more. It's fast, modern, and configurable thanks to its GPU-accelerated rendering, excellent UTF-8 support, and JSON-based configurability, and this book can help you learn how to leverage these features. You’ll start by learning the benefits of Windows Terminal and its open-source development, as well as how to use the built-in tabs, panes, and key bindings to build your own efficient terminal workflows. After you’ve mastered Windows Terminal, this book shows how to use and configure PowerShell Core and the Windows Subsystem for Linux within Windows Terminal. You’ll maximize your productivity using powerful tools such as PSReadLine for PowerShell and ZSH on Linux, and discover useful tips and tricks for common developer tools like Git and SSH. Finally, you’ll see how Windows Terminal can be used in common development and DevOps tasks, such as developing frontend JavaScript applications and backend REST APIs, and managing cloud-based systems like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. By the end of this book, you'll not only be well-versed with Windows Terminal, but also have learned how to effectively use shells like PowerShell Core and ZSH to become proficient at the command line. What you will learnInstall, update, and use Windows Terminal and its preview versionCustomize your Windows Terminal to be both visually appealing and functionalEnable and effectively use the latest versions of PowerShell Core and Windows Subsystem for LinuxInstall and configure time-saving tools for the command lineWork efficiently with common developer tools such as Git and SSHBuild, deploy, and manage apps in the cloud using Windows TerminalUse Linux tools from Windows with easeWho this book is for This book is for developers, DevOps engineers, and sysadmins who want to become advanced command-line power users. Whether you're new to the command line or you already use Windows PowerShell every day, this book will have something for you.