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Getting started with how to use C++ for embedded systems in financial services

In today’s fast-paced financial technology landscape, the demand for robust, high-performance software is increasing. At the core of the majority of financial innovations lies C++, a language revered for its speed, efficiency, and control.  As financial institutions continue to incorporate advanced electronics and embedded systems into their operations—be it through the ATMs we rely on for…
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Build Announcements

Visual Assist 2024.6 release post - Important fixes for Visual Studio

VA 2024.6 is here and is available to download! This release features small but crucial updates. IMPORTANT: Users of 2024.5 should upgrade as soon as possible, or install the previous version 2024.4. To get the latest version, visit our website now and download the new update. Visual Assist 2024.6 brings two critical fixes for Visual Assist’s interaction with Visual Studio. The first fix in…
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On the recent video game industry layoffs

Like many others, we have been shocked and increasingly concerned to hear of the recent gaming studio closures and layoffs. Cumulatively, this has impacted far more in this industry than any of us would have expected. Many of our most ardent Visual Assist champions are game developers, so for us, these cuts are not simply about numbers. This is about our user community – your careers, your…
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Visual Assist 2024.3 release post

Another Visual Assist update?! VA 2024.3 is headlined by a dramatic improvement to the performance of Find References. This release also features both a fix and an improvement related to Move Implementation. We also have some key features exiting their beta phase (try them…
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Visual Assist 2024.2 release post

It only has been a minute since the last performance-focused release but Visual Assist 2024.2 is here, squeezing even more performance to set it apart from other coding assistants! Continuing the theme of the last version, this release is focused on getting rid of…
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Installing Unreal Engine 4/5 + Visual Studio: A complete step-by-step guide with pictures

Unreal Engine 5 has been out for a while now and along with it came exciting improvements and new features for users to enjoy. If you’re an aspiring game developer who is looking to dive into the world of Unreal Engine development without any background, chances are you’re wondering—”where do I even start?” Read on further to see how to download, set up, and install both Visual Studio…
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