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What is Visual Studio?

Visual Studio is Microsoft’s premier IDE for developers creating applications on Windows, especially using .NET and C++. It combines an intuitive code editor with powerful debugging, compiling, and design tools to facilitate a streamlined development workflow. The IDE integrates AI-powered features through GitHub Copilot, which assists with code generation, refactoring, bug fixing, and performance tuning, reducing manual effort and accelerating project completion. Visual Studio’s agent mode enables automation of complex tasks such as code refactoring, build pipelines, testing, and pull requests, allowing teams to scale development best practices easily. Developers benefit from advanced debugging capabilities including memory analysis, root cause insights, and an interactive console for deeper problem-solving. Visual Studio encourages collaboration by supporting real-time code sharing and team-specific rule enforcement. Its ecosystem is enriched by thousands of extensions that customize the user experience and add new features. The platform supports development for any device or platform, from desktop applications to cloud and mobile solutions. Visual Studio also emphasizes quality and security, with tools to enforce naming, style, and security policies as well as CI-aware test coverage. Trusted by millions worldwide, Visual Studio empowers developers to write cleaner, faster, and more reliable code.

What is PyCharm?

All your Python development requirements are brought together in a single application. While PyCharm efficiently manages routine tasks, it enables you to save valuable time and focus on more important projects, allowing you to leverage its keyboard-focused interface to discover numerous productivity enhancements. This IDE is highly knowledgeable about your code and can be relied upon for features such as intelligent code completion, real-time error detection, and quick-fix recommendations, in addition to easy project navigation and other functionalities. With PyCharm, you can produce structured and maintainable code, as it helps uphold quality through PEP8 compliance checks, support for testing, advanced refactoring options, and a wide array of inspections. Designed by developers for developers, PyCharm provides all the essential tools needed for efficient Python development, enabling you to concentrate on what truly matters. Moreover, PyCharm's powerful navigation capabilities and automated refactoring tools significantly improve your coding experience, guaranteeing that you stay productive and efficient throughout your projects while consistently adhering to best practices.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

.NET
Amazon Q Developer
C++
CSS
CodeAssist
CodeStream
Denigma
JavaScript
Kiuwan Code Security
Latta
Python
Python RPA
Raftt
Refact.ai
Snyk
SonarQube for IDE
Sonatype SBOM Manager
Tabnine
TypeScript
Windsurf Editor

Integrations Supported

.NET
Amazon Q Developer
C++
CSS
CodeAssist
CodeStream
Denigma
JavaScript
Kiuwan Code Security
Latta
Python
Python RPA
Raftt
Refact.ai
Snyk
SonarQube for IDE
Sonatype SBOM Manager
Tabnine
TypeScript
Windsurf Editor

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$45/user/month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$199 per user per year
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.microsoft.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

JetBrains

Date Founded

2000

Company Location

Czech Republic

Company Website

www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/

Categories and Features

Code Collaboration

Audio Conferencing
Chat / Messaging
Code Review
Discussion Threads
IDE Integration
Remote Control
Remote Pair Programming
Screen Sharing
Video Conferencing

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Game Development

2D
3D
Analytics
Animation
Asset Management
Drag & Drop
IT Asset Management
Network Management
Physics
Player Management
Prototyping
Virtual Reality
eCommerce

IDE

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor

Categories and Features

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

DevOps

Approval Workflow
Dashboard
KPIs
Policy Management
Portfolio Management
Prioritization
Release Management
Timeline Management
Troubleshooting Reports

IDE

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor

Static Code Analysis

Analytics / Reporting
Code Standardization / Validation
Multiple Programming Language Support
Provides Recommendations
Standard Security/Industry Libraries
Vulnerability Management

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