Recommended add-ons/plugins for Microsoft Visual Studio [closed]

Answer 1

If you're doing C++ coding, hands down Visual Assist.

Answer 2

+1 Visual Assist.

It's unfortunate that you need a plugin to get really good intellisense but it's definitely worth paying for.

Answer 3

I'm a big fan of CodeRush and Refactor! Pro by DevExpress. I've been using them for a number of years, and without a doubt it makes me a faster developer. Also, both are built on a free framework called DXCore that allows you to develop your own plug-ins for Visual Studio, and the sky is the limit there...

Answer 4

1. Microsoft StyleCop provides code style checking for C#, we use it all the time and love it (free)
2. Axialis IconWorkshop has a Visual Studio add-in which is now free for VS2008 users.
3. Resharper Yes another vote, because I can't upvote everyone who suggests it :)
4. Workspace Whiz for C++, I used to live by Workspace Whiz but haven't used it in VS2008 as I hadn't realised there was an update. Will have to give it a try again.

Answer 5

+1 for Visual Assist And I will add VLH (Visual Local History) which provides a kind of local source control system. Every time you save a file, the plugin add a copy in the local repository.

Answer 6

http://trolltech.com/products/qt/">Qt Cross-Platform Application Framework

Qt is a cross-platform application framework for desktop and embedded development. It includes an intuitive API and a rich C++ class library, integrated tools for GUI development and internationalization, and support for Java™ and C++ development

They have a plug-in for Visual Studio that costs a bit of money, but it is worth every penny.