Visual Studio 2026 and VS Code aren't competitors, they're teammates. In this demo-driven session, Brian shows how C# developers can leverage both tools together for a seamless workflow across desktop, web, cloud, and mobile development. You'll see how to pair Visual Studio's deep debugging and profiling with VS Code's lightweight agility for cross-platform scenarios, MAUI.NET development, and SQL Server database development inside Visual Studio, VS Code, and SQL Server Management Studio.
Throughout, Brian weaves in the latest AI-powered capabilities focused primarily on GitHub Copilot agent mode, multi-file editing, and the newest announcements. Whether you're refactoring a legacy codebase, building cross-platform mobile apps, or optimizing database queries, you'll leave with practical patterns for when to reach for each tool and how AI accelerates both.
You will learn:
How to combine Visual Studio 2026 and VS Code in your daily C# workflow—knowing when each tool shines for debugging, cross-platform development, and rapid iteration
Practical approaches to SQL Server database development using the MSSQL add-in in VS Code, from schema design to deployment
Current AI capabilities in both IDEs—including Copilot agent mode, code review, and the latest features announced before the conference