: This update bundled TypeScript 1.8, which introduced string literal types, improved union type inference, and better tsconfig.json support.
: A redesigned engine significantly accelerated "Go To Definition" and "Find All References".
: Updated tools for Python (v2.2.3) and Node.js (v1.2 Alpha) provided better IntelliSense and debugging for modern frameworks like Django and ES6. visual-studio-2015-update-2-professional
: Experimental support for C++ Modules was refined to make more code "just work" compared to Update 1. It also included performance and correctness fixes for the C++17-aimed Standard Template Library (STL). Cross-Platform and Mobile Development
Update 2 introduced several "under-the-hood" enhancements designed to reduce friction in large-scale development: : This update bundled TypeScript 1
Language support saw substantial upgrades, particularly for C++ and TypeScript:
: Streamlined experiences for building cross-platform apps targeting iOS and Android using one shared project. : Experimental support for C++ Modules was refined
Visual Studio 2015 Update 2 Professional was a pivotal release that matured the "VS2015" ecosystem, focusing heavily on performance, cross-platform mobile development, and modernizing language support for C++ and TypeScript. While it has been superseded by newer versions like Visual Studio 2022 , it remains a notable legacy environment for specific enterprise maintenance. Key Performance and Core Improvements