Although Microsoft has not yet announced the release date for the final version of Visual Studio 2013, MSDN and TechNet subscribers have already received the long-awaited Windows 8.1 RTM earlier today. However, Microsoft did not forget vs 2013 and, along with Win 8.1 RTM, officially launched the Release candidate for Visual Studio 2013. However, it is reported that the RC version was actually leaked to the internet a few days ago.
On the Visual Studio blog, Microsoft Development Department President Somasegar wrote: "The Cloud Business app template in RC will make it easier to create applications built for Office 365."
By default, Cloud Business apps extends the experience, collaboration, and communication of Office 365, and provides an html-based user experience, without the need for portable code.
Visual Studio 2013 RC1 adds features to the XAML editor tool, including Data Link IntelliSense (IntelliSense for Data Binding), and more typescript tool support ( Based on Microsoft's first October 2012 programming language).
Codelens, which has brought "deep understanding of the source context" to programmers, has also been updated and integrates features such as Lync and new bug indicators.