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Is it allowed to use WSL? I'd like to know if i can develop locally using wsl.
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Hello @Revanth Gundala ,
Yes, absolutely.
If you're using Visual Studio 2022, it has built-in WSL support especially for C++ stuff - you can debug remotely, IntelliSense works fine, and CMake projects can target WSL without much hassle.
But honestly, if you're doing general development work, VS Code is probably what you want. Just grab the WSL extension and you're good to go.
I hope that clarifies things for you. If you have any further questions, please let me know.
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Yes, you can definitely use WSL for local development. It’s fully supported by Microsoft and works great with Visual Studio, VS Code, and other developer tools. WSL lets you run a real Linux environment inside Windows, so you can use Linux commands, install packages, and build or test your projects just like you would on a Linux machine — without needing a separate setup or virtual machine.
It’s a solid choice for web development, backend work, or anything that benefits from Linux tools while still keeping the convenience of Windows.