.NET Rocks! The Role of LLMs in Visual Studio Productivity with Leslie Richardson
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Nov 20, 2025 In this discussion with Leslie Richardson, a product manager on the .NET C# developer experience team, listeners get an inside look at how large language models like Copilot are transforming Visual Studio. Leslie reveals how these tools enhance debugging, improve feature discoverability, and assist in generating LINQ queries. The conversation also touches on balancing helpful interruptions with user experience. Plus, she previews exciting features in Visual Studio 2026 that aim for both advancement and user-friendliness.
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Starting On The Debugger Fresh Out Of College
- Leslie started at Microsoft on the Visual Studio debugger fresh out of college and felt intimidated.
- She discovered many discoverable opportunities and grew to improve and teach debugger features.
Copilot Extends, Not Replaces, Visual Studio
- Visual Studio's evolution with Copilot extends existing goals rather than a full overhaul.
- Leslie Richardson frames 2026 as streamlining workflows while preserving performance and familiarity.
LLMs Reveal Underused Debugger Tools
- LLMs can activate debugger features users never knew existed and suggest appropriate tools.
- This helps developers leverage complex debugger capabilities they would otherwise miss.