VS for Mac

VS has a new version for Mac users. Using this version, developers can have a similar experience in MacOS as Windows users.

Due to incompatibility issues, which have to do with the operating system, .NET Framework is not supported in VS for Mac, only VS for Windows.

Figure 1.14 – VS for Mac – the startup screen

In Figure 1.14, you can see how VS for Mac looks when it is opened; it looks pretty much like the Windows version. The user can choose a recent project, open a project, or create a new one.

Important Note

Even though VS for Mac was made using technology for macOS operating system, the development team is working to maintain the same experience as VS for Windows.

Figure 1.15 – VS for Mac – the main screen

After opening a project, you can set up your toolbar, but by default, VS for Mac has the Solution Explorer, Properties, and Errors sections. VS for Mac is an excellent option for developers that need debugging and performance tools as well as for .NET MAUI (technology to create native apps using C# and XAML or using Blazor) developers who want to create apps for Android, iOS, and MacOS.

If you want to try VS for Mac, you can get the installer at the following link:

https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/mac/