Visual C++ 2013 |verified|

In the fast-moving world of software development, tools age quickly. We are currently cycling through versions of Visual Studio at a rapid pace, but every once in a while, a specific release stands out as a major milestone.

(compiler version 12.0) is a milestone release of Microsoft’s C and C++ development environment. Integrated natively into Visual Studio 2013, it bridged the gap between classic desktop development and modern language features. It added critical ISO C++11 language support, targeted the then-new Windows 8.1 architecture, and introduced productivity tools that redefined the developer experience. Key Compiler Features and Language Support visual c++ 2013

Many open-source libraries and legacy codebases still list VS2013 as their minimum supported Windows toolset. It represents the point where the Microsoft compiler became compliant enough to compile complex template-heavy code (like Boost) with minimal fuss. If you maintain a library intended to run on Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 7, VS2013 is often the toolchain you end up targeting for maximum compatibility. In the fast-moving world of software development, tools