Editing, Refactoring, and Debugging

If you've spent any time coding, you know that the real magic (and sometimes the real frustration) happens in the moments between writing, fixing, and understanding what your code is actually doing. Visual Studio 2026 raises the bar in these areas, marrying best-in-class coding assistance and diagnostics with AI-powered insight, all while making sure new users aren’t left behind. In this chapter, you’ll learn everything from smarter IntelliSense to next-generation debugging, with plenty of practical context along the way.