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Visual Assist 2026.1 release blog

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January 19, 2026
Visual Assist Build 2026.1: smarter code insights, faster AI, polished experience. Hover over macros to see their full Clang expansions. Watch AI responses stream in real-time. Enjoy modernized dialogs and rock-solid reliability with Visual Studio 2026. We’re kicking off 2026 with improvements largely based on user feedback from changes we added on our previous releases. These are designed…
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Visual Assist 2025.4 release post

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October 22, 2025
Visual Assist 2025.4 is now released and is available to download.  VA 2025.4 is one of our biggest releases to date. This release features 60+ new code inspections checkers for C++ safety. We also overhauled the UI for key features and added a new welcome experience for…
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Visual Assist 2025.3 release post

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July 3, 2025
Visual Assist 2025.3 is now public and available to download.  This release improves developer experience by updating the feedback UI when using some of our added features from recent releases. We’ve also updated our options dialog’s look and feel alongside some of line…
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Visual Assist 2025.1 release post

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March 31, 2025
VA 2025.1 enhances usability with smarter navigation, better C++ module support, and more flexible refactoring options. The updated first-run dialog, configurable test snippets, and a refreshed UI improve the overall experience. Additionally, several key fixes address navigation issues, assignment suggestions, and UI inconsistencies, ensuring a more stable and efficient development…
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Visual Assist 2024.9 release post

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December 31, 2024
Happy Holidays! Visual Assist 2024.9 makes its way to general availability this holiday season!  This update introduces a key update to Find References and a new refactoring. We are also introducing a new way to experience Visual Assist—more on this below! And of course…
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Visual Assist 2024.7 release post

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October 1, 2024
We are excited to announce the release of 2024.7 of Visual Assist! This update introduces several powerful features aimed at improving your coding efficiency and project navigation. Download the release now. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new in this version: New…
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Visual Assist 2024.6 release post - Important fixes for Visual Studio

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August 1, 2024
VA 2024.6 is here and is available to download! This release features small but crucial updates. IMPORTANT: Users of 2024.5 should upgrade as soon as possible, or install the previous version 2024.4. To get the latest version, visit our website now and download the new update. Visual Assist 2024.6 brings two critical fixes for Visual Assist’s interaction with Visual Studio. The first fix in…
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Visual Assist 2024.3 release post

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May 2, 2024
Another Visual Assist update?! VA 2024.3 is headlined by a dramatic improvement to the performance of Find References. This release also features both a fix and an improvement related to Move Implementation. We also have some key features exiting their beta phase (try them…
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Visual Assist 2024.2 release post

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March 28, 2024
It only has been a minute since the last performance-focused release but Visual Assist 2024.2 is here, squeezing even more performance to set it apart from other coding assistants! Continuing the theme of the last version, this release is focused on getting rid of interruption or downtime, and overall just making the Visual Studio experience as responsive as possible. Download the release now from…
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