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Setting up cloud-hosted Perforce source control for Unreal Engine [Webinar Recap]

It’s no secret that game development projects have a tendency to get messy even working alone. So imagine trying to manage game assets among a team of developers! Luckily, there are certain techniques and technology that developers can utilize to make it a bit easier. Learn more about how cloud-hosted Perforce is something you should be capitalizing on for collaborative Unreal game development…
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Why Is QA Testing Essential?

Quality assurance (QA) testing is a crucial step in the game development process that ensures the delivery of a high-quality and bug-free game. QA testing helps to identify and resolve issues before the game is released to the public. It is a simple practice that saves time…
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Level Up Your C++ Productivity with Visual Studio Plugins and Extensions

TL;DR Visual Studio provides a strong foundation for C++ development, but productivity can improve significantly with the right plugins and extensions. Tools like Visual Assist, ReSharper C++, Code Runner, Code Compare, and SonarLint help developers write code faster, navigate large codebases more efficiently, improve debugging, reduce errors, and maintain better code quality. For developers…
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Visual Assist and ARM

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced that Visual Studio now officially runs on Windows ARM. What does this mean for Visual Assist? Visual Assist is a native plugin, so compiled for either 32-bit or 64-bit Intel depending on which version of Visual Studio you’re using. If you…
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The Ideal Visual Studio Companions

If you’re using Visual Assist, then you realize that some areas in Visual Studio need extra functionality and support. Extensions provide users quick solutions to make their IDEs perform better in a specific area like adding markdown support, getting better code analysis, and more. This is a very effective method to streamline your workflow and increase your productivity. But if you find…
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What Is Visual Studio For Unreal Engine, And Why Does It Matter?

In this article, we will look at what Unreal Engine is, how to set up Visual Studio for Unreal Engine, and how to get started with Visual Studio Unreal Engine. You will also learn the main benefits of using Visual Studio to develop Unreal projects. What are the benefits of using Visual Studio for software development? Visual Studio is an integrated software development environment that allows you…
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