Effective November 2025, Microsoft introduced significant changes to Visual Studio 2026’s update channels. The new Insiders Channel replaces the long-standing Preview Channel and gives developers early access to upcoming features. The Stable Channel delivers validated, production-ready updates on a monthly schedule. Starting with Visual
Effective November 11, 2025, Microsoft announced the general availability of Visual Studio 2026, the latest version of its integrated development environment (IDE). This release delivers major improvements in speed, Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, and user experience, while remaining fully compatible with projects from Visual
Be reminded that in September and October of 2025, some major Microsoft solutions will reach their retirement. Therefore, we want to help you plan ahead and migrate in time with this list of upcoming product retirements: Product End date End type More information
In 2025, a list of Microsoft products will retire according to a schedule. Upon retirement, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. The retiring products, governed by the Modern Policy, in
In 2025, a list of Microsoft products, for example Microsoft Office Apps from 2016 and 2019, will reach their End of Support on scheduled dates. Hence, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content
In 2024, a list of Microsoft products will retire according to a schedule. Upon retirement, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. The retiring products, governed by the Modern Policy,
In 2024, a list of Microsoft products will reach their End of Support on scheduled dates. Hence, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. The following products and releases, governed
The following products will be moving from Mainstream to Extended Support in 2024. Extended Support includes security updates at no cost, and paid non-security updates and support. Additionally, Microsoft will not accept requests for design changes or new features during the Extended Support phase.
Microsoft has recently announced the retirement of Visual Studio for Mac. They outlined their decision to focus on enhancing Visual Studio Code as the primary development environment for Mac users. This shift aims to provide a more streamlined and efficient coding experience. The retirement