Writing and compiling code using Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

We will now recreate a similar application using Visual Studio 2017. If you have chosen to use Visual Studio Code, I still recommend that you review these instructions and screenshots because Visual Studio Code has similar, although not as extensive, features.

I have been training students to use Visual Studio for over a decade, and I am always surprised at how many programmers fail to use the tool to their advantage.

Over the next few pages, I will walk you through typing a line of code. It may seem redundant, but you will benefit from seeing what help and information Visual Studio provides as you enter your code. If you want to become a fast and accurate coder, letting Visual Studio ...

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