Content by Jim Harrer (6)

Jim Harrer introduces Visual Studio Dev Essentials, Microsoft's free developer program, offering a suite of tools, cloud credits, downloads, and learning resources designed to support every developer.

Jim Harrer discusses the major focus areas of developer growth in 2026, emphasizing immersive events like VS Live! that feature Visual Studio 2026, .NET, Azure, and GitHub Copilot. The post explores key learning themes, session highlights, and the value of hands-on experience.

Jim Harrer outlines how Visual Studio subscribers can use the Azure Dev/Test benefit to reduce costs and accelerate cloud development, sharing practical guidance and key advantages.

Jim Harrer details the learning opportunities at VS Live! Orlando 2025, an event brimming with sessions on Visual Studio, AI, GitHub Copilot, DevOps, and modern software engineering for Microsoft platform professionals.

Jim Harrer uncovers how Visual Studio subscribers can unlock significant value through included benefits, such as Azure credits, Dev/Test software, and learning resources—all accessed via my.visualstudio.com.

Jim Harrer introduces new Pluralsight learning paths for Visual Studio subscribers, spotlighting expert-led courses on GitHub Copilot, Azure Functions, AI prompt engineering, Microsoft Fabric, and more advanced Microsoft development topics.