Web development is easier when you’ve got the right tools/extensions. There are various tools and extensions available for visual studio that will make your programming more efficient by saving your lots of time and make your life as a developer easier and more productive. The Visual Studio Gallery is the best place to find tools, controls, extensions and templates, so as my favorite place too.
In this article I’m publishing my personal favorite extension which I assume may helpful for you too as per my programming experience. This extensions may update time to time, so for now I am listing all those which are useful and must haves. You can comment those you find useful for you so we can keep this list updated and which will be useful for me and others too.
- NuGet Package Manager
- PostSharp
- Visual Studio Tools for Git (Microsoft)
- Visual Studio Spell Checker
- Productivity Power Tools
- VisualSVN Server – (FREE) Source Control
- Visual Studio Spell Checker
- ReSharper – IDE enhancement that helps with refactoring and productivity
- CodeRush – Code gen macros on steroids
- Refactor – Code refactoring aid
- CodeSmith – Code Generator
- GhostDoc – (FREE) Simple code commenting tool
- TestDriven.Net – (FREE/PAY) Unit Testing Aid
- Reflector – (PAY) Feature rich .Net Disassembler Reflector AddIn’s
Enjoy… !!
