Visual Studio 2026 with Mads Kristensen — What’s Next for Developers

Join me in this special conversation with Mads Kristensen, Principal Product Manager on the Visual Studio team, as we explore what’s coming in Visual Studio 2026.

Mads gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s vision, reflects on his 25-year journey with Visual Studio and .NET, and shares his favorite new features. Whether you’re a long-time Visual Studio user or just curious about the future of developer tools, this chat is packed with insights and inspiration.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome
00:46 – Mads Kristensen’s Background & 25 Years with .NET/Visual Studio
01:25 – The Evolution and History of Visual Studio
02:12 – Announcing Visual Studio 2026
05:45 – How Big is the Visual Studio Team?
14:09 – Developer Happiness as a Mission
20:01 – Community Feedback & Improvements
21:22 – Performance Gains in VS 2026
26:06 – Remote Development & RDP Optimizations
28:54 – Profiler Agent & AI Foundations
38:32 – New Themes & Solution-Specific Settings
48:09 – .NET 10, C# 14, and Extension Compatibility
50:17 – Easier Upgrades & Installation Experience
51:46 – Call for Feedback & Release Timeline
52:39 – Closing Remarks & Thanks

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