Build Announcements

Visual Assist 2023.2 released

The second update to Visual Assist in 2023 is here. This update features an extensive series of upgrades to code inspections, shader extension support, and a number of quality fixes to the IDE. Download the latest version of Visual Assist now. Greatly expanded code inspections with over 100 new Clang Tidy checks The biggest item in this release is the added support for all code checks available…
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Tips and Tricks

C++ Refactoring Tips And Tricks

In the world of software development, features are constantly updated and new functionality is continuously added. Gradually, keeping up with the latest and best coding standards becomes complex. This slows can slow down operations and affect how code is maintained and…
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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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Build Announcements

Visual Assist 2023.1 released

The first update to Visual Assist for 2023 is here. This update features an extensive list of improvements and bug fixes for a variety of users. And if you haven’t, download the latest release here. We hope you find them useful!  Improved parser auto type deduction…
Tips and Tricks

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…
Tips and Tricks

Solving Common Visual Studio C++ Problems With Visual Assist, TFS Tool & TestRail Integration

You should take to account a lot of different factors to develop quality software. They include a team of professional specialists, intelligent management of the development process, automation of the testing process, and powerful software. To effectively solve all important tasks, you should use modern management and test management solutions (for example, TFS tool and TFS test management…
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Tips and Tricks

Make your developers happy with Visual Assist

In our last post, we estimated how much time and money an extension like Visual Assist save. This time, however, we’re keeping it basic and focusing on one of the most obvious productivity signals: a happy developer.  This blog is intended for lead developers, team managers, and procurement decision makers. Why leaders need to keep their developers happy A satisfied developer is a reliable…
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