Microsoft’s Visual Studio Professional Is Only $30 for a Limited Time Right Now [CNET]

The price has been slashed by 93% off at StackSocial.

The early Amazon Prime Day deals are starting to flow as we get closer to the big Oct. 8 kick-off and other retailers are starting to get in on the act, too. StackSocial is often the place to be when you’re shopping for discounted software, and today is no exception. Whether you’re looking to get into development or just trying to expand your options, Visual Studio Professional from Microsoft is an ideal choice. But it can be priced in such a way that it’s out of many people’s reach — though that doesn’t have to be the case. Right now you can get it for just $30 at StackSocial, which is 93% off. You’ll need to act quickly though; this deal is going to end soon so make sure to order your new software before it’s too late.

When you’re writing and editing code on a large scale, basic rich text editors probably aren’t going to cut it. Having an integrated development environment will allow you to not only write and edit but also run your code so you can debug it all in one platform. Microsoft Visual Studio is a 64-bit IDE with advanced tools and built-in integrations that can make it much easier to handle a sizeable workload or a particularly large project. 

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Visual Studio Pro will allow you to build across languages and platforms, and with IntelliCode to help you complete lines or blocks of code, you should be able to increase your speed and accuracy on the whole. CodeLens is another great feature that allows you to see recent changes, tests, authors and more. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll be able to collaborate in real time and make sure your team’s code stays consistent.

There are a couple of caveats when it comes to choosing this deal over paying for the full subscription version. First, the code provided can only be used once, meaning you will have access to Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022 on only one device and you will not be able to install it on multiple machines or transfer it if your current device crashes. You also won’t get the Azure access and credit that the Microsoft subscription includes. The good news is that updates are included with your purchase, so this should serve you well for as long as you have your current device. Just be sure to check the system requirements to ensure your device is compatible with this program before you check out.