dotnet presents advanced techniques and AI-powered insights for debugging with Visual Studio, revealing tools and methods that help developers troubleshoot and resolve even the toughest coding issues efficiently.

Visual Studio Debugger: Advanced Techniques

Unlock the full potential of Visual Studio’s debugger with cutting-edge techniques and powerful features aimed at modern .NET developers. This session guides you through:

Advanced Breakpoints

  • Conditional Breakpoints: Set breakpoints that trigger only when certain conditions are met, reducing unnecessary stops and focusing on relevant scenarios.
  • Tracepoints: Output custom trace messages during code execution without halting the application, aiding in non-intrusive investigation.
  • Data Breakpoints: Watch for value changes in specific variables or memory locations, even outside the immediate scope.

AI-Powered Debugging

  • Insights & Suggestions: Utilize the latest AI enhancements in Visual Studio to detect bugs faster and get actionable troubleshooting tips directly within your development environment.

Troubleshooting Async Code

  • Learn techniques for debugging asynchronous code, including best practices for call stack navigation and tracking complex asynchronous flows.

Memory Analysis

  • Gain a deeper understanding of how to identify and resolve memory issues using available diagnostic tools within Visual Studio.

Productivity Tools

  • Watch Window & Immediate Window: Leverage these features to evaluate expressions, experiment with code fixes, and instantly test hypotheses during a debugging session.

.NET Ecosystem Updates

Explore links to major upcoming releases and platforms:

Community and Learning

Stay connected with the .NET community and access further resources:

Boost your debugging skills, harness the latest AI tools, and prepare for the future of .NET development with Visual Studio.