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May 15, 2025: What’s New in Visual Studio for C++ Developers

Time and Location

THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Please be aware of and adhere to the Microsoft Reactor Code of Conduct

In Person:
Microsoft Redmond Reactor | 3709 157th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Conf Room 20/1143 (12) Maple Reactor

Remote:
On Line Using Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 241 472 899 031
Passcode: T8pk3Ss7

Call in (audio only)
+1 323-849-4874
Phone Conference ID: 115 564 483#

Title

What’s New in Visual Studio for C++ Developers

Abstract

Are you making the most of what Visual Studio can do? This session will cover C++ improvements from the past year, including code navigation, Build Insights, and native support for Unreal Engine. With the rapid growth of AI tooling, GitHub Copilot has also evolved to better support developers. This presentation will cover updates to GitHub Copilot, including its two key interfaces in Visual Studio: Copilot Chat and editor suggestions, along with how Copilot integrates with other parts of the IDE. We’ll also explore C++ Dynamic Debugging, a new capability that lets you debug optimized code as if it were unoptimized, so you can diagnose issues in high-performance builds without sacrificing speed. This session will be demo-driven, showcasing these features and improvements through real-world examples that demonstrate how they can enhance your everyday development workflow.

Speaker Bio

Mryam Girmay of Microsoft will be presenting. Mryam Girmay is a Product Manager focused on boosting productivity for C++ developers in Visual Studio. She is dedicated to improving developers’ experience in the IDE. Outside of work, Mryam enjoys playing volleyball and reading for fun.

Post Meeting Social

Following the official meeting folks are welcome to wander over to the Coffee Haus at the Overlake Red Robin (148th Ave and 24th) to continue chatting until they close the doors!

A Word From Our Sponsor

Please thank Microsoft for sponsoring our meeting room and Teams account!

Resources

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