Tips and Tricks

C++ Refactoring Tips And Tricks

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February 23, 2023
TL;DR Refactoring C++ means restructuring an existing code, improving its design without changing its functionality. makes code easier to understand, maintain and extend, and reduces bugs, technical debt and performance issues. Refactoring is done to improve code that is difficult to read, duplicate logic, slow running software, and buggy software. These include writing automated tests before…
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Build Announcements

Visual Assist 2023.1 released

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February 15, 2023
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 for pointers This release updates how Visual Assist handles auto type specifiers, particularly when reference is coming from a…
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Tips and Tricks

Why Is QA Testing Essential?

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February 8, 2023
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…
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Level Up Your C++ Productivity with Visual Studio Plugins and Extensions

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January 17, 2023
TL;DR Visual Studio provides a strong foundation for C++ development, but productivity can improve significantly with the right plugins and extensions. Tools like Visual Assist, ReSharper C++, Code Runner, Code Compare, and SonarLint help developers write code faster, navigate large codebases more efficiently, improve debugging, reduce errors, and maintain better code quality. For developers…
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News

Visual Assist 2022 Year End Summary

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December 29, 2022
Another year is once again coming to a close and with it comes a slew of changes to our favorite Visual Studio plugin. Visual Assist has had four releases this year—all filled with useful tweaks, bug fixes, and optimizations but here are the most important updates you need…
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Make your developers happy with Visual Assist

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November 22, 2022
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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