.NET Rocks! The Role of LLMs in Visual Studio Productivity with Leslie Richardson
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Nov 20, 2025 Leslie Richardson, a product manager focused on Visual Studio productivity, discusses how large language models will transform coding practices. She shares insights on Copilot integrations that enhance debugging workflows and improve feature discoverability. Leslie also previewed the upcoming Visual Studio 2026, emphasizing its new AI enhancements. The conversation touches on the balance of debugging versus tests and explores innovative features like sticky scrolls, Git workflows, and even using MCP servers for SQL and Azure tools.
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From Novice To Debugger PM
- Leslie started on the Visual Studio debugger fresh out of college and felt intimidated by the task.
- Over time she found many opportunities to surface debugger features users didn't know about.
LLMs Extend Visual Studio Productivity
- Visual Studio is evolving by integrating LLMs like Copilot to surface and extend existing productivity features.
- Leslie says this augments discoverability and helps developers leverage hidden debugger tools without learning them first.
Ask Copilot To Build LINQ Filters
- Use Copilot inside visualizers to generate complex LINQ queries from natural language instead of hand-writing them.
- This helps developers quickly filter and analyze IEnumerable data during debugging sessions.
