Get started with Visual Studio

Get a start on learning the tools and processes in Visual Studio, including the integrated development environment (IDE), productivity tips, and more.

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	Walkthrough: Explore the Visual Studio development environment with C# or Visual Basic
	Learn productivity tips for Visual Studio
	Customize the development environment

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