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You Have Less Than 2 Days to Nab Microsoft's Visual Studio Professional for Only $35

Enjoy Microsoft Visual Studio for a massive 92% off at StackSocial -- perfect for any Labor Day software updates.

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Labor Day is here and that means there are discounts and deals across categories -- and that includes software. Whether you're looking to get into development or just trying to expand your options, Visual Studio Professional from Microsoft is a fantastic choice. It's normally a fairly pricey investment, but there are some great deals that come around on it, and at the moment, you can get it for just $35 on StackSocial, which is 92% off. You have just under 48 hours to nab this deal according to StackSocial, so we suggest acting fast.

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When you're writing and editing code on a large scale, basic rich text editors probably aren't going to cut it. Having an integrated development environment will allow you to not only write and edit but also run your code so you can debug it all in one platform. Microsoft Visual Studio is a 64-bit IDE with advanced tools and built-in integrations that can make it much easier to handle a sizeable workload or a particularly large project. 

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Visual Studio Pro will allow you to build across languages and platforms, and with IntelliCode to help you complete lines or blocks of code, you should be able to increase your speed and accuracy on the whole. CodeLens is another great feature that allows you to see recent changes, tests, authors and more. Perhaps most importantly, you'll be able to collaborate in real time and make sure your team's code stays consistent.

There are a couple of caveats when it comes to choosing this deal over paying for the full subscription version. First, the code provided can only be used once, meaning you will have access to Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022 on only one device and will not be able to install it on multiple machines or transfer it if your current device crashes. You also won't get the Azure access and credit that the Microsoft subscription includes. The good news is that updates are included with your purchase, so this should serve you well for as long as you have your current device. Just be sure to check the system requirements to ensure your device is compatible with this program before you check out.

CNET is also keeping up with Labor Day deals across the internet so you can keep saving. 

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