Microsoft’s full $499.99 desktop IDE is $42.49 right now

AI Briefing

• – Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 is on sale for $42.49 (reg. $499.99) with code MARCH15, offering lifetime access to the full desktop IDE for Windows.
• – The IDE supports .NET, C++, Blazor, and .NET MAUI, with features like hot reload, Intellicode, and AI tools for faster coding.
• – Discount ends March 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, with an extra 15% off sitewide using code MARCH15.