We can choose the default that is configured by Work Loads, and we also can choose the most in the case we need them (without our of support ones): This part will give us chance to make detailed choices. I prefer to include all of them in case we need to use them, except C++ that I am sure I usually do not use it,

Not choosing, except you are the game developer. We might just choose Desktop, but I include mobile, just in case I have chance to do that. A-1: Web & Cloudįor this category, we might skip Python if not use it or even Node.js. This part will give us chance to make a basic development approach without detailed choices, if you are new in the development field you might only choose this part, that should be enough to include major components for your development.

B-4: Compilers, Build Tools, and Runtimes.

When we run the Visual Studio installer, we usually have two places to choose:

Not install some components that we never have a chance to use:.

If computer is fast enough, install all components that we might need.

We discuss the situation, that developer has admin right and can choose what components he wants.Īs a developer, we can never say we have used all Visual Studio components or tools in our development career, however, on the other hand, we might have chance to use additional or new components or tools in our future development, so I usually would like to install Visual Studio like the below: If you install Visual Studio in the company, some company might have a default installation, or a customized installation with certain rules or requirements, in those cases, you just need to follow the procedure. Download the Visual Studio 2019, either Professional Edition or Enterprise Edition, from Microsoft and start to run the installation: As a developer, we always have a chance to install Visual Studio either Professional Edition or Enterprise Edition, and we might meet the same issues, such as choosing components, in each installation. I will screenshot the installation process here, to avoid the duplicated work in each installation, with a brief discussion.Īlthough the latest version of Visual Studio is 2022, this installation is based on the current Visual Studio 2019.

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