Web Development

Web development refers to the process of creating, building, and maintaining websites and web applications that operate on the internet or intranets. It encompasses a broad range of tasks, including coding, technical design, and performance optimization, to ensure a seamless user experience.

How to Add n8n Like Automation in WordPress (Easier & Cheaper)

Automating processes on your WordPress website doesn’t have to be complicated. Tools like n8n are powerful, but they often require extra hosting, webhooks, and a lot of technical setup. That’s why many beginners feel stuck before they even get started. The good news is that… Read More »
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5 Ways to Use AI in WooCommerce (Save Time & Make Money)

Managing a WooCommerce store can feel like a lot of busy work. I’ve worked with store owners who spent countless hours writing product descriptions, answering the same customer questions, and trying to make sense of sales data, all while packing and shipping orders. It often… Read More »
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Best Exit-Intent Popup Plugins for WordPress: I Tested 9, Recommend 5

Most visitors will leave your website quietly without signing up, purchasing, or even giving it a second thought. Exit-intent popups change that by catching people right before they close the tab and offering a compelling reason to stay. When used well, they can help you… Read More »
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How I Get More Customer Reviews (12 Easy Tips You Can Try Too)

Getting customers to leave reviews isn’t always easy, even when they’re happy with your product or service. Without enough positive reviews, your business can look less trustworthy and may even struggle to rank in local search results. The good news is that you don’t need… Read More »
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Debugging, but Without the Drama (A Visual Studio 2026 Story)

It starts the way these things always start.  A red build. A failing test. And that quiet, sinking feeling of “This worked yesterday.”  Meet Sam. Sam’s not a junior, not a rockstar, just a solid developer who’s shipped enough code to know that bugs don’t care how confident you feel on Monday morning.  That test failure does not offer much help […]
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Introducing WPFilters: The Easiest Way to Add Advanced Search Filtering to WordPress

Ever looked at the search filters on Amazon or Airbnb and wished you could make the content on your own website just as easily discoverable? Imagine if your visitors could simply click a few options in the search filter, like “Price: Low to High,” “Rating:… Read More »
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Behind the scenes of the Visual Studio feedback system

Here on the Visual Studio team, our top priority is making your coding experience smoother and more enjoyable. And that begins with truly listening to your feedback. We understand that sometimes sharing your thoughts can feel like tossing bug reports and suggestions into a black hole. It doesn’t feel good, and we get it. But […]
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7 Best WooCommerce Sliding Side Cart Plugins (I Tested 13)

Cart abandonment is one of the most frustrating challenges for any online store owner. You’ve done the hard work to attract shoppers, but many still leave before completing their purchases. One common reason? Shoppers get annoyed when they have to leave the product page just… Read More »
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Streamlining your Git workflow with Visual Studio 2026

You’re a .NET developer with a busy morning, and an Azure DevOps ticket drops: “Login endpoint 500s under load.” You’ve got to fix it, review a teammate’s feature branch, and keep your repo clean – all before lunch. Visual Studio’s Git tools turn this everyday Git workflow of creating topic branches, stashing changes, committing, and […]
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Unlocking the Power of Web with Copilot Chat’s New URL Context

There are many scenarios where Copilot Chat can feel limited by the built-in model training data. Maybe you want guidance on the latest web framework, documentation, or project-specific resources—but Copilot’s responses just aren’t specific enough. For developers who rely on up-to-date or esoteric answers, this gap can be a real frustration.  URL Context: Bringing the web into Copilot Chat  With the new URL context feature, Copilot Chat can now access […]
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Visual Studio November Update – Visual Studio 2026, Cloud Agent Preview, and more

Visual Studio 2026 is here! If you haven’t heard the news yet, we’re excited to share with you that Visual Studio 2026 is now generally available! This new version can better assist you with several performance improvements, a redesigned user experience, and a major leap in AI-driven development. Read more about it here and get […]
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Why changing keyboard shortcuts in Visual Studio isn’t as simple as it seems

A straight look at what’s behind the keys We’ve all tried unlearning a keyboard shortcut – it feels like forgetting how to breathe. Muscle memory doesn’t mess around. We wrestle with this every time someone suggest a “quick” shortcut change. It’s not just editing a keybinding but navigating a history that makes Visual Studio so […]
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Profiler Agent – Delegate the analysis, not the performance

In Visual Studio 2026 we introduced Copilot Profiler Agent, a new AI-powered assistant that helps you analyze and optimize performance bottlenecks in your code. By combining the power of GitHub Copilot with Visual Studio’s performance profiler, you can now ask natural language questions about performance, get insights into hot paths, and quickly identify optimization opportunities. […]
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Upgrade MSVC, improve C++ build performance, and refactor C++ code with GitHub Copilot

Visual Studio 2026 introduces new GitHub Copilot capabilities to support C++ developers in three development tasks:  Performing large-scale C++ refactors  Improving C++ build performance   Upgrading Microsoft C++ (MSVC) Build Tools  These experiences are available now as a Private Preview in Visual Studio 2026. Install Visual Studio 2026 and join the waitlist for Private Preview today.  C++ code editing tools for GitHub […]
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Visual Studio – Built for the Speed of Modern Development

Visual Studio will adopt the Modern Support Lifecycle as a continuously updated IDE designed to deliver innovation as soon as it is ready, while maintaining the reliability and stability you count on every day with control over your build tools choices.
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Spend Less Time Upgrading, More Time Coding in Visual Studio 2026

In the past, moving to the next major version of Visual Studio could take hours, sometimes days, to recreate your dev environment the way you like it. Visual Studio 2026 makes it easier than ever to stay current with the latest productivity features, performance improvements, and security fixes all without disrupting your flow. With the […]
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Azure MCP Server Now Built-In with Visual Studio 2026: A New Era for Agentic Workflows

Managing cloud resources often means juggling multiple tools, writing custom scripts, and switching contexts between your IDE and cloud management portals. These extra steps slow development and make it harder to build intelligent, secure applications efficiently. We’re excited to announce that Azure MCP Server (Model Context Protocol) tools are now generally available out-of-the-box in Visual […]
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A first look at the all‑new UX in Visual Studio 2026

Visual Studio 2026 introduces a refreshed user experience, thoughtfully crafted for clarity, accessibility, and a clean interface that feels right at home on Windows. This update is the result of extensive collaboration with developers and incorporates valuable feedback from the community. We’ve improved typography, iconography, and the overall layout to minimize distractions and keep your […]
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Introducing Copilot auto model selection (preview)

Faster responses, a lower chance of rate limiting, and 10% off premium requests for paid users – auto picks the best available model for each request based on current capacity and performance. With auto, you don’t need to choose a specific model. Copilot automatically selects the best one for your task. Auto model selection in […]
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Visual Studio 2026 is here: faster, smarter, and a hit with early adopters

Dear developers, We’re thrilled to announce that Visual Studio 2026 is now generally available! This is a moment we’ve built side by side with you. Your feedback has helped shape this release more than any before. Since the introduction of the Insiders Channel in September, more developers have downloaded and tested this preview than any […]
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Roadmap for AI in Visual Studio (November)

Today, we’re excited to share our public roadmap, which outlines the next steps in evolving Visual Studio with AI-powered agentic experiences. With every month, we aim to deliver smarter, faster, and more intuitive tools that enhance your coding experience. Disclaimer: The items outlined here represent ongoing work for the month. They are not commitments or […]
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Azure Developer CLI: Azure Container Apps Dev-to-Prod Deployment with Layered Infrastructure

This post walks through how to implement “build once, deploy everywhere” patterns using Azure Container Apps with the new azd publish and layered infrastructure features in Azure Developer CLI v1.20.0. You’ll learn how to deploy the same containerized application across multiple environments with proper separation of concerns. This is the third installment in our Azure […]
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Join us at .NET Conf: Dive into the future of development with Visual Studio 2026

We’re thrilled to invite you to one of the most exciting events in the .NET ecosystem: .NET Conf. It runs from November 11th through the 13th and you’re invited! This annual virtual conference is a must-attend for developers, architects, and enthusiasts looking to level up their skills and stay ahead of the curve in .NET […]
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Make your database think faster – not work harder

If you host a WordPress or any custom PHP site at Hostinger, speeding up its database now only takes a few clicks.
Our updated AI Troubleshooter automatically optimizes databas…
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Visual Studio October Update – new models, memories, planning, and more

The October 2025 update for Visual Studio 2022 (v17.14) is now available. In this month, we are bringing you improvements to model choices and agentic flows.  New Models  We now have Claude Sonnet 4.5  and Claude Haiku 4.5 available in the chat window. This means the latest innovations for driving your agentic workflows is right at your fingertips.  Memories  For […]
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Introducing Planning in Visual Studio (Public Preview)

Quick prompts are great for small fixes, but they fall short on big projects. You end up rewriting instructions, tweaking them constantly, and hoping the model stays on track. It gives Copilot a visible, structured path to follow, one that updates as it works and keeps you in control at every step. In Agent Mode, […]
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Modernizing Visual Studio Extension Compatibility: Effortless Migration for Extension Developers and Users

We have great news for extension users and developers: Visual Studio 2026 is introducing an extension compatibility model designed specifically to make your life easier. Our top priority is to ensure that your extensions continue to work seamlessly across Visual Studio releases – with no extra effort required from you. For users: extensions that work […]
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