Overview
- Deal sites StackSocial and StackCommerce list Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for about $34.96, a steep cut from the $499.99 MSRP and presented as a lifetime license.
- Macworld reports the promotion runs through May 17, though the listings note that prices can change.
- The 64-bit IDE adds AI-assisted coding such as IntelliCode suggestions that aim to speed routine work and reduce boilerplate.
- Developers get cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, web, mobile, and containers, plus team tools like Live Share and CodeLens with integrations for Azure and GitHub.
- PCWorld highlights a separate bundle at $49.97 that pairs Visual Studio 2026 with 15 learn-to-code courses for long-term access to training.