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Visual Assist 2026.4 release post

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June 30, 2026
The first thing you do with Visual Assist is install it. The first thing you do with it on a project is wait for it to parse. VA 2026.4 makes both smoother. Download it now. This is a smaller build between larger ones — a few bigger efforts are running in parallel, shaped by your feedback on recent updates. In the meantime, 2026.4 refreshes the installer, smooths out the initial parse, and…
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Visual Assist 2026.3 release post

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April 3, 2026
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…
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Visual Assist 2026.1 release blog

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January 19, 2026
TL;DR Visual Assist 2026.1 introduces several productivity and usability improvements designed to make large-scale C++ and Unreal Engine development faster and more efficient. The release adds Clang-powered macro expansion previews, realtime AI response streaming, a fully…
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Visual Assist 2025.4 release post

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October 22, 2025
TL;DR  Visual Assist 2025.4 brings one of the platform’s largest updates to-date with 60+ new C++ code inspections focused on safety, a redesigned user experience for core navigation and refactoring features, and the introduction of VA Intelligence, a new local AI-powered feature to explain code symbols. The release is built to enable developers to write safer, more maintainable code with an…
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Visual Assist 2025.3 release post

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July 3, 2025
TLDR Visual Assist 2025.3 continues a series of productivity enhancements in the spotlight, such as a more flexible Extract Method that allows developers to customize parameters before creating a new method. This release also features macro expansion previews on hover…
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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…
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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, thanks to your feedback, we also have bug fixes and general QoL improvements. Visit our website page and download the release…
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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 2024.4 release post - ARM Support

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June 12, 2024
It’s our pleasure to announce a new Visual Assist release, headed by a major addition—supporting ARM! We hope you find this release useful. Visit our website to download the release. ARM support Big news for Visual Assist’s device support! Windows ARM is now supported starting this release, Visual Assist 2024.4. Visual Assist is now available as a fully ARM-native plugin, fully supported in…
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