Compatible with all major programming languages, Microsoft offers the free Visual Studio Code editor that also lets you debug code, run tasks and do version control.
Visual Studio 2022 improves Microsoft Azure and GitHub integration, adds Live Share and Xamarin for easy cloud-based storage, and the full suite of tools for C++20.
Microsoft Visual Studio has been around for 20 years and the latest version shows why it's been a long time favorite among programmers. Offering up to date tools for popular languages, a cleaner interface and faster installation, Visual Studio 2017 can be used to develop apps for Windows, Android, iOS, the web and cloud -- and for those getting started, the Community Edition is available free of charge.