Know what's new and how to download Visual Studio 2019, the new version of Microsoft's Integrated Development Environment for Windows and macOS.
From the 2 of April, Microsoft has made the final version of its IDE available to all users, which now includes the collaborative programming service Visual Studio Live Share.
In addition, this successor version of Visual Studio 2017 includes improvements in debugging and code navigation, as well as the ability to complete code with artificial intelligence using IntelliCode de Visual Studio.
What's more, Some useful new features are included for both first-time and long-time users of the software, as we will see next.
Visual Studio 2019 for Windows
This new version of Microsoft IDe introduces some subtle changes to its interface, What a new product icon, a cleaner blue theme and a more compact menu and title bar.
However, Major improvements and new features have focused on the developer productivity and team collaboration. Some of which Microsoft had already presented at its developer conference on 2018.
First, in the section on increase, we found an improved search, One-click code cleanup and IntelliCode function.
In second place, with respect to collaboration, we found an initial Git workflow, built-in code reviews and Live Share feature.
Finally, thirdly and with respect to code debugging, we found an increase in performance, the ability to search while debugging and snapshot debugging (only in Enterprise edition).
Main novelties
Start window
The startup window now has a completely new look that works best with Git repositories, including local repositories and Git repositories on GitHub and Azure Repos.
What's more, from here you can create a new project, open an existing project, open a folder or directly clone a repository.
IntelliCode
IntelliCode de Visual Studio is the new Visual Studio tool 2019 that uses artificial intelligence to offer smart suggestions that improve code quality and productivity.
To further enhance the IntelliSense autocomplete application, offers personalized recommendations based on the patterns and libraries used in your code, as well as Thousands of open source repositories on GitHub.
What's more, IntelliCode is now available for XAML and C languages ++ y C #. For his part, those who use Visual Studio Code can use IntelliCode when developing in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python and Java.
Share live
Visual Studio Live Share It is one of the great novelties of this version 2019, allowing developers to collaborate in real time with team members. The same ones that you can edit and debug directly from Visual Studio and VS Code.
This feature is installed by default in VS 2019 so i can instantly share your project with a colleagueno matter what kind of app you are compiling, in what language you are programming or what operating system you are using.
Undoubtedly, a very useful tool for scheduling pairs, code reviews, conferences, performances or even crowd scheduling during hackathons.
Editions
There is a total of 3 Visual Studio editions 2019: Community, Professional and Business. Even if, in the case of Windows, Team Explorer edition also included.
- Community 2019: The Free Complete Edition of Visual Studio 2019 for students, open source developers and individuals.
- Team Explorer 2019: the free Windows-only app for non-developer users to interact with Azure DevOps Server and Azure DevOps.
- Professional 2019: professional development tools, subscription benefits and services for small teams.
- Enterprise 2019: the comprehensive business solution that meets the demanding scale and quality needs of teams of all sizes.
Technologies and tools
Microsoft visual Studio 2019 allows you to develop, debug, try, use any of its thousands of extensions and collaborate efficiently on any project.
For it, has the following tools and technologies:
Web and cloud:
- ASP.NET and web development
- Azur
- Piton
- Node.js
Windows:
- Desktop application development with .NET and C ++
- UWP development
Games and mobile phones:
- Mobile development with .NET and C ++
- Game development with Unity and C ++
Other tools:
- Data storage and processing
- Data science and analytics applications
- Visual Studio extension development
- Office / SharePoint
- Linux development with C ++
- Cross-platform .NET Core development
Visual Studio 2019 for Mac
Visual Studio 2019 for Mac allows you to create apps and games for iOS, macOS, Android, cloud and web using .NET.
But this new version not only includes improvements in the core of the IDE, but also improvements in the creation of mobile applications with Xamarin, games with Unity, as well as web applications and services with .NET Core.
Start window
The new start window offers a new way to interact with IDE projects.
Now you can quickly create new projects or conveniently find and navigate to a project that you may have previously opened in Visual Studio.
The first time you open the program, you will be asked to log into your account. Then, you can activate your professional or business account, or connect to Azure. Even if, If you prefer, you can also skip the login.
New C editor #
Visual Studio 2019 for Mac now has a new code editor built from the core version of Windows, but keep the native macOS UI.
Thanks to this new editor, it is now easier to edit the code and navigate seamlessly through it. Not only that, also includes hints and code completion using IntelliSense.
What's more, has support for bidirectional text, multiple carets, text wrapping and more.
Multiple instances and startup projects
Now it is possible launch multiple instances of Visual Studio from the macOS dock. Thanks to this, you can work with multiple IDE windows at the same time (one per instance).
To do this, you just have to right click on the icon at the base and select "New Instance".
On the other hand, Visual Studio 2019 for Mac now includes the command “Establish startup projects”, to facilitate the creation of a solution “Run setup” which starts multiple projects during debugging.
Enhancements for Unity and Xamarin
The Unity debugger Visual Studio for Windows is now available in the Mac version.
Thanks to this, not only can you apply fixes to both products at the same time, but you will also get better compatibility with previous versions of Unity. What's more, this change provides improvements for debugging C code # insecure and provides greater reliability.
Regarding Xamarin, great strides have been made in Reduced time spent building and deploying Android.
This is demonstrated by testing with the SmartHotel360 app, where incremental build times have been reduced by up to a 29% and implementation times are up to twice as fast.
Download Visual Studio 2019 for Windows and macOS
Of the four editions of Microsoft VS, the Community and Team Explorer editions are the only free ones. Professional and Enterprise editions are paid, although you can try them for free during 90 days.
With the purpose of descargar Visual Studio 2019 in Spanish (Enterprise, Professional o Community), go to the next Microsoft page:
On this website you will find the links of the final version, as well as the preview version of the Microsoft IDE. The latter offers early access to the latest features and enhancements that are not yet available in the major version..
After running the web installer (ISO cannot be downloaded), have the option to install the software while it is downloading, or download everything and reinstall it.
What's more, from Visual Studio Installer, you can choose the edition you want: Community, Enterprise o Professional.
Finally, the installer will start downloading all the files necessary to complete the installation.
Remember that in order to install the version 2019 de Visual Studio, your PC or Mac must meet the following requirements:
- PERSONAL COMPUTER: Windows 7 SP1, Server 2012 R2, 8.1, Server 2016, Server 2019, 10 version 1703 the superior. Systems are recommended 64 bits.
- Mac: macOS Mojave 10.14, High Sierra 10.13 or Sierra 10.12.
