Content by Mads Kristensen (13)

Mads Kristensen introduces the new Theme colors options page in Visual Studio 2026, which lets you tweak Fluent color tokens directly in the IDE and have changes apply live. He also shows how to share per-theme customizations via JSON overrides and points to updated token documentation.

Mads Kristensen outlines the Visual Studio announcements from Microsoft Build 2026, focusing on GitHub Copilot’s move toward agentic workflows inside the IDE, plus practical inner-loop improvements like pre-build error checks, AI-assisted merge conflict resolution, and modernization help for upgrading older .NET apps.

Mads Kristensen explains a lesser-known Visual Studio option that controls whether floating tool windows and document windows are owned by the main IDE window, and how setting it to “None” pairs well with PowerToys FancyZones for a cleaner multi-monitor workflow.

Mads Kristensen introduces Bookmark Studio, an experimental Visual Studio extension that upgrades bookmarks with slot-based keyboard navigation, a Bookmark Manager tool window, optional organization (labels/colors/folders), and export options (text/Markdown/CSV) for sharing across teams and repos.

Mads Kristensen shares how using Copilot and AI agents in Visual Studio accelerated his web development, created a new programming language extension, and enabled efficient color theme creation—all while overcoming procrastination.

Mads Kristensen explains how the Visual Studio team turns user feedback into actionable improvements, detailing the internal workflow and tips for developers to enhance their bug reports.

Mads Kristensen walks .NET developers through a productive morning with Visual Studio 2026, showcasing streamlined Git workflows and AI-powered reviews for improved code quality.

Mads Kristensen takes an honest look at why changing keyboard shortcuts in Visual Studio 2026 is complicated, detailing the history, profiles, schemes, and technical trade-offs for developers.

Mads Kristensen introduces Visual Studio 2026, highlighting a leap in performance, a fresh UI, and the integration of powerful AI features—like native GitHub Copilot support—for developers.

Mads Kristensen invites developers to .NET Conf, where Microsoft experts will showcase new features in Visual Studio 2026, .NET 10 upgrades, AI-driven tools, and cloud innovations.

Mads Kristensen introduces Visual Studio 2026 Insiders, highlighting major advances in AI-powered development, improved performance, and a reimagined user experience for professional developers.

Mads Kristensen shares the highlights of the August 2025 Visual Studio 2022 update, including GPT-5 support, smarter and more flexible Copilot features, MCP tool integration, and debugging enhancements for C++ and Unreal Engine.

Mads Kristensen introduces the general availability of Visual Studio 2022 v17.14, highlighting GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, C++ enhancements, advanced debugging, and Git improvements for developers.