Updated Extension Manager, on by default in Visual Studio 17.10, allows users to view detailed descriptions of extensions without leaving the IDE. Credit: dreamnikon / Shutterstock Microsoft now is including its updated Extension Manager for Visual Studio as an on-by-default preview, beginning with Visual Studio 17.10. The “modern” Extension Manager provides enough detailed information about available extensions that developers will no longer have to leave Visual Studio when searching for extensions, Microsoft said in a blog post on May 29. Visual Studio 17.10 brings the updated Extension Manager to all users. It was available previously as an optional preview. The Extension Manager has been rebuilt to spotlight important content when searching for extensions, and now includes a large pane for viewing detailed descriptions. The left sidebar lets users choose between primary views, which include browsing the Visual Studio Marketplace for new extensions, viewing and managing installed extensions, discovering and installing updates to extensions, and installing extensions for which developers have roaming enabled. Users can click the filter icon to the right of the search box to show menus for category and subcategory. Users can return to the previous Extension Manager by disabling the preview feature. This can be done by navigating to Tools > Manage Preview Features and unchecking the box for the feature called Extension Manager UI Refresh. To re-enable the new Extension Manager, check the box for the preview feature and restart the IDE. Users can share feedback on the Extension Manager by accessing the Developer Community web page. Related content analysis Beyond the usual suspects: 5 fresh data science tools to try today The mid-month report includes quick tips for easier Python installation, a new VS Code-like IDE just for Python and R users, and five newer data science tools you won't want to miss. By Serdar Yegulalp Jul 12, 2024 2 mins Python Programming Languages Software Development analysis Generative AI won’t fix cloud migration You’ve probably heard how generative AI will solve all cloud migration problems. It’s not that simple. Generative AI could actually make it harder and more costly. By David Linthicum Jul 12, 2024 5 mins Generative AI Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing news HR professionals trust AI recommendations HireVue survey finds 73% of HR professionals trust AI to make candidate recommendations, while 75% of workers are opposed to AI making hiring decisions. By Paul Krill Jul 11, 2024 3 mins Technology Industry Careers how-to Safety off: Programming in Rust with `unsafe` What does it mean to write unsafe code in Rust, and what can you do (and not do) with the 'unsafe' keyword? The facts may surprise you. By Serdar Yegulalp Jul 11, 2024 8 mins Rust Programming Languages Software Development Resources Videos