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Visual Assist 2026.3 release post

Visual Assist 2026.3: Expanding AI Workflows & Improving Performance AI in IDEs is evolving quickly, but for many the hype might feel artificial. For most C++ developers, the question isn’t “can AI write code?” — it’s: “how can I fit this into the way I already work?” With Visual Assist 2026.3, we’re continuing to explore that question by introducing…
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Visual Assist 2026.1 release blog

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…
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Visual Assist 2025.4 release post

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

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 highlighting options. We’ve also fixed many of the bugs and issues based on user reports. The highlight of this release is…
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Visual Assist 2025.1 release post

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…
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Visual Assist 2024.9 release post

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

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 Features: 1. Context-sensitive Naming in Quick Action and Refactoring menu items (Shift + Alt + Q) The Quick Action and…
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Visual Assist 2024.3 release post

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 out!). Lastly, performance for C# should be better than ever with key fixes rolling out in this release. Download the release…
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