Visual Studio 2022 for Mac Servicing
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Visual Studio for Mac follows the Microsoft Modern Lifecycle Policy, starting with the date the major product version is released to the world (RTW).
Servicing is performed through "Updates" which are packages of new features and cumulative fixes for existing features in the product.
You are in a 'supported state' as long as:
- You are using the latest release of the product distributed via the Stable channel.
- You remain licensed to use the product.
- Microsoft continues to offer support for this product.
Channels
Visual Studio for Mac offers the option to subscribe to Stable and Preview channels. The Stable channel is the only supported channel.
The Preview channel is provided for customers to provide feedback on and receive early previews of pre-release features that are still under development. Software in the Preview channel is not supported.
How to Get Updates
You can get updates by following in-product prompts or by downloading the latest from VisualStudio.microsoft.com or My.VisualStudio.com.
If you choose to switch channels to the Preview channel, then no support is provided on that installation of Visual Studio for Mac.
Components not Covered by Visual Studio Servicing
Visual Studio for Mac includes a collection of compilers, languages, runtimes, environments, and other resources or tools that enable development for many platforms. These components may be installed with Visual Studio for Mac but are subject to their own license and support and lifecycles policies.
In addition to components, Visual Studio for Mac also uses several projects and project item templates. The support for these templates is governed by the component that provides those templates.