Author | Lightnews

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Find more information at https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/roadmap-for-ai-in-visual-studio-september/.

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Azure-native capabilities are upcoming, bringing agentic workflows directly into Visual Studio, enhancing security, governance, and trust.

Visual Studio 2022’s public preview of Azure MCP is just the start!

1 1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) aims to integrate the entire development stack into Visual Studio.

New capabilities and governance for better security are on the horizon, ensuring seamless operation.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Agent Mode and Chat improvements reflect user feedback, with faster performance, better visibility, and expanded functionality.

New project memories for Copilot Chat and control features add to user convenience.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Customization via Modes is getting smoother.

Developers can now seamlessly integrate workflows into Visual Studio, with new features like custom modes for Copilot Chat and MCP enabled in all modes.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Two agent-powered tools are in progress: the Profiler agent and Debugger agent, designed to enhance development efficiency.

1 1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

New Modes for Debugging and Profiling are on the way.

Streamlining the way to find and switch between modes will make workflows easier for built-in and extension tools alike.

1 1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Exciting news! The public roadmap for evolving Visual Studio with AI-powered agentic experiences is here.

Each month brings smarter, faster, and more intuitive tools to enhance the coding experience.

Here’s a look at what’s coming next!

1 1 2

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Find more information at https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/ef-core-visualizer-view-entity-framework-core-query-plan-inside-visual-studio/.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Understanding query performance is vital.

By analyzing execution plans, developers can fine-tune their queries for optimal performance.

Try out EFCore.Visualizer and gain insights into your Entity Framework Core queries today! #Optimization #Performance

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Getting started is simple.

Install EFCore.Visualizer from the Extension Manager in Visual Studio.

The extension supports major RDBMS and automatically detects the database provider, making it a versatile tool for developers.

#Coding #EFCore

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

No need to switch between Visual Studio and database management tools anymore.

With EFCore.Visualizer, developers can view the execution plan directly when hovering over IQueryable variables in their code.

#DeveloperExperience

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Enter EFCore.Visualizer—a Visual Studio extension designed for viewing and analyzing query plans right in the IDE.

It provides a visual representation of query execution plans at the point of development.

#VisualStudio #DevTools

1 1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Missing database indexes can slow down query execution, causing degraded application performance.

Though EF Core offers logging for slow queries, understanding the execution plan is crucial for optimization.

#DatabasePerformance

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Entity Framework Core is powering many of today’s applications with powerful, feature-rich ORM capabilities.

Developers benefit from strongly-typed LINQ queries that translate into efficient SQL queries.

But complexities arise as schemas grow larger and so do queries.

#EntityFramework #ORM

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Find more information at https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/the-visual-studio-august-update-is-here-smarter-ai-better-debugging-and-more-control/.

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Debugging in Unreal Engine has leveled up! Visual Studio now allows debugging both Blueprint and native code in one session, making it easier to trace interactions and solve issues across scripting layers.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Want more control over your AI experience? Developers can now connect their own language models to Visual Studio Chat, choosing the model that suits their workflow best.

This ensures flexibility and tailored performance.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Copilot Chat just got smarter! Improved semantic code search helps surface relevant code snippets based on context, reducing the need for manual codebase navigation.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Introducing MCP (Model Context Protocol) support! This powerful protocol connects AI agents to external tools without custom integrations—think of it as the HTTP of tool connectivity.

New features include OAuth support, one-click server installation, and governance controls for better compliance.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Exciting news: GPT-5 is now available in Visual Studio! With this integration, developers gain access to more powerful, accurate, and context-aware code suggestions and chat experiences—leading to faster and more confident coding on complex algorithms and large codebases.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 27

The August 2025 update for Visual Studio 2022 (v17.14) is out now! This release is packed with features to help developers stay focused, productive, and in control.

Whether building games, tuning performance, or exploring AI, meaningful improvements make everyday development smoother.

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 26

Find more information at https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/github-copilot-for-azure-preview-launches-in-visual-studio-2022-with-azure-mcp-support/.

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 26

The future is bright! Continuous expansion of the Azure toolset in Visual Studio is underway.

Share feedback on what Azure scenarios to automate next—shape the future with GitHub Copilot for Azure! #FutureOfDevelopment

1

MSFT Dev Blogs @msftdevblogs.bsky.social · Aug 26

Getting started is easy! Just install the extension, open Copilot Chat, select Agent Mode, and enable the Azure Extension.

Include resource details for precise results.

#GettingStarted

1