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: Streamlined experiences for building cross-platform apps targeting iOS and Android using one shared project.

: This update bundled TypeScript 1.8, which introduced string literal types, improved union type inference, and better tsconfig.json support.

: The IDE became compatible with Git repositories using Large File Storage (LFS), easing the management of heavy assets like graphics or large binaries. visual-studio-2015-update-2-professional

Update 2 introduced several "under-the-hood" enhancements designed to reduce friction in large-scale development:

Users should be aware that Microsoft has scheduled the final retirement for Visual Studio 2015 on . After this date, it will no longer receive security updates or technical support. : Formerly known as Application Insights, these tools

Language support saw substantial upgrades, particularly for C++ and TypeScript:

: Updated tools for Python (v2.2.3) and Node.js (v1.2 Alpha) provided better IntelliSense and debugging for modern frameworks like Django and ES6. : Formerly known as Application Insights

: Formerly known as Application Insights, these tools were updated to make searching telemetry and adding Application Insights to web or mobile apps more seamless. End of Life Notice