What this book covers
Chapter 1, Unit Testing and Test-Driven Development, introduces the importance of unit testing and TDD principles. It covers how to write effective unit tests using Visual Studio and integrate testing seamlessly into your development workflow.
Chapter 2, Advanced Debugging Strategies, explores debugging techniques beyond the basics. You’ll learn how to utilize Visual Studio’s advanced debugging tools to identify, isolate, and resolve complex issues in your code.
Chapter 3, Advanced Code Analysis and Refactoring, focuses on analyzing and refactoring code to improve quality and maintainability. This chapter covers tools and methods to identify code smells and enhance your code’s structure.
Chapter 4, Performance Optimization and Profiling, teaches you how to use Visual Studio’s profiling tools to analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize application speed, memory usage, and efficiency.
Chapter 5, Multi-Platform App UI Development, delves into building responsive, cross-platform applications. You’ll learn how to develop user interfaces that run smoothly on different devices and platforms using Visual Studio.
Chapter 6, Advanced Web Development Tools, introduces advanced features of Visual Studio to build modern web applications. This chapter covers tools and frameworks that enable scalable, high-performance web development.
Chapter 7, Machine Learning Integration, explores how to incorporate machine learning models into your applications. You’ll learn to leverage Visual Studio to develop intelligent applications powered by machine learning.
Chapter 8, Advanced Cloud Integration and Services, focuses on integrating cloud services into your applications. You’ll explore advanced cloud tools and services available through Visual Studio for scalable cloud-based applications.
Chapter 9, Handling Advanced Git Workflows, introduces advanced Git concepts and workflows. You’ll learn how to manage complex Git operations and collaborate effectively using Visual Studio’s integrated Git tools.
Chapter 10, Continuous Integration with GitHub Actions, covers setting up continuous integration pipelines using GitHub Actions. This chapter explains how to automate testing and deployment processes directly from Visual Studio.
Chapter 11, Collaborative Development with Azure DevOps, explores how to manage collaborative projects using Azure DevOps. You’ll learn how to integrate Azure DevOps with Visual Studio to streamline team collaboration and project management.
Chapter 12, Visual Studio Container Tools for Docker, teaches you how to use Visual Studio’s built-in container tools to develop, test, and deploy applications with Docker. This chapter covers containerization best practices and workflows.
Chapter 13, Writing Your Own Project Template, covers how to create custom project templates in Visual Studio to streamline development workflows. You’ll learn to tailor templates to meet your project’s specific needs.
Chapter 14, Writing Your Own Visual Studio Extensions, explains how to develop Visual Studio extensions to enhance your development environment. This chapter provides step-by-step instructions to build and publish your own extensions.
Chapter 15, Creating and Publishing Powerful NuGet Packages for the Community, focuses on creating reusable, shareable NuGet packages. You’ll learn how to package and publish your code to the community or enterprise to streamline development for other developers.
