Build Announcements

Visual Assist 2025.3 release post

Visual Assist 2025.3 is now public and available to download.  This release improves developer experience by updating the feedback UI when using some of our added features from recent releases. We’ve also updated our options dialog’s look and feel alongside some of line highlighting options. We’ve also fixed many of the bugs and issues based on user reports. The highlight of this release is…
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Tips and Tricks

C++ Pattern Matching: Should C++ Embrace Functional Programming Constructs?

TL;DR Pattern matching, widely used in functional languages like Rust and Haskell, is gaining attention in C++ as a way to write cleaner, more expressive, and safer code by combining conditionals, type checks, and data destructuring into a single construct. While C++ doesn’t yet have native support, developers rely on tools like std::variant, std::visit, and libraries like Mach7 to replicate it…
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CommunityTips and Tricks

C++ Modules: What it promises and reasons to remain skeptical

TL;DR C++ Modules, introduced in C++20 and expanded in C++23, aim to replace the traditional #include a system with a more efficient and structured approach. By compiling code once and importing it where needed, modules reduce redundant parsing, improve build times, and create cleaner, more maintainable dependencies especially in large-scale projects. However, despite these advantages, adoption in…
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Build Announcements

Visual Assist 2025.1 release post

VA 2025.1 enhances usability with smarter navigation, better C++ module support, and more flexible refactoring options. The updated first-run dialog, configurable test snippets, and a refreshed UI improve the overall experience. Additionally, several key fixes address…
Build Announcements

Visual Assist 2024.9 release post

Happy Holidays! Visual Assist 2024.9 makes its way to general availability this holiday season!  This update introduces a key update to Find References and a new refactoring. We are also introducing a new way to experience Visual Assist—more on this below! And of course, thanks to your feedback, we also have bug fixes and general QoL improvements. Visit our website page and download the release…
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