Visual C++ for Linux Development: You can write and debug Linux C++ programs on VS

[elmerovingio]

Visual C++ for Linux Development

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/vcblog/2016/03/30/visual-c-for-linux-development/

Today we’re making a new extension available that enables C++ development in Visual Studio for Linux. With this extension you can author C++ code for Linux servers, desktops and devices. You can manage your connections to these machines from within VS. VS will automatically copy and remote build your sources and can launch your application with the debugger. Our project system supports targeting specific architectures, including ARM. Read on for how to get started with our new Linux projects.
Today we only support building remotely on the Linux target machine. We are not limited by specific Linux distros but we do have dependencies on the presence of some tools. Specifically, we need openssh-server, g++, gdb and gdbserver. Use your favorite package manager to install them

[computerquip]

"Today we only support building remotely on the Linux target machine."

So VS does not work in a workstation. Very useful.

I sense sarcasm but for those who like VC++, it is actually very useful without the need for a native Linux IDE... meaning we can have something today if they don't plan a Linux port.

[computerquip]

You need to have a windows computer with this solution, so this ad is not related to linux and this forum. There are many ides for software development for linux, it slows your development if you mess with two computers.

You're clearly not a developer...