The Role of LLMs in Visual Studio Productivity with Leslie Richardson

The Role of LLMs in Visual Studio Productivity with Leslie Richardson

Author: Carl Franklin and Richard Campbell November 20, 2025 Duration: 1:01:14
How are large language models going to change the way we use Visual Studio? Carl and Richard speak with Leslie Richardson about her work in Visual Studio, starting with the debugger and now focusing on the broader productivity features of the product. Leslie discusses how various Copilots are being integrated into Visual Studio to help users take advantage of the vast array of features available, which can sometimes be difficult to discover. The upcoming Visual Studio 2026 is available as an insider's preview if you want to get a jump on what's coming!

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