Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) used to create applications for Windows, web, mobile, and cloud platforms. It supports multiple programming languages such as C#, Visual Basic, C++, F#, and Python, providing a robust set of tools for code editing, debugging, testing, and deployment. Visual Studio includes features like IntelliSense for code completion, built-in Git integration for version control, and Azure integration for cloud development. It caters to developers of all skill levels, offering a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline the entire software development lifecycle.