⚡️ Aspire 9.4 Launches with CLI and Dashboard
Aspire 9.4 comes with a command line tool and new dashboard features. This update adds new tools, more ways to connect with other systems, and several changes to make things work better.
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Aspire 9.4 comes with a command line tool and new dashboard features. This update adds new tools, more ways to connect with other systems, and several changes to make things work better.
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Aspire 9.4 is here with a CLI and interactive dashboard features
Aspire 9.4 is packed with new features, integrations, and improvements
⚡️ Building a Full-Stack App with React and Aspire
This guide shows how to make a full-stack app using React for the front-end and Aspire for the back-end. It uses ASP.NET Core Web API and saves data to a database.
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This guide shows how to make a full-stack app using React for the front-end and Aspire for the back-end. It uses ASP.NET Core Web API and saves data to a database.
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Building a Full-Stack App with React and Aspire: A Step-by-Step Guide
Discover how to build a full-stack application with React and Aspire, integrating a React front-end with an ASP.NET Core Web API and persisting data to a database.
⚡️ UNISTR Function and ANSI SQL || Operator Now in Azure SQL
Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance now include the UNISTR function and the ANSI SQL || operator. These new options make Azure SQL meet more SQL standards and help users move from other systems.
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Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance now include the UNISTR function and the ANSI SQL || operator. These new options make Azure SQL meet more SQL standards and help users move from other systems.
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Announcing General Availability of UNISTR function and ANSI SQL || Operator in Azure SQL
We’re excited to announce the General Availability (GA) of two long-standing capabilities that address critical needs for SQL developers and enterprise customers in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance, configured with the Always-up-to-date update…
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⚡️ Azure SDK July 2025 Release Highlights
The Azure SDK for July 2025 has been released. This update lists the main changes and release notes for this month.
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The Azure SDK for July 2025 has been released. This update lists the main changes and release notes for this month.
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Azure SDK Release (July 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. This post includes the July 2025's highlights and release notes.
⚡️ .NET Aspire 9.4 Update Highlights
The new .NET Aspire 9.4 release brings a native CLI for application setup, running, and settings. The dashboard now has interactive features.
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The new .NET Aspire 9.4 release brings a native CLI for application setup, running, and settings. The dashboard now has interactive features.
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⚡️ Smarter AI Edits in Visual Studio Copilot
The team at Visual Studio Copilot worked to make AI edits in the tool smarter. They found it was very hard to not only make good code suggestions but also to make sure the edits fit well into users’ code.
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The team at Visual Studio Copilot worked to make AI edits in the tool smarter. They found it was very hard to not only make good code suggestions but also to make sure the edits fit well into users’ code.
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Smarter AI Edits in Visual Studio Copilot
Discover how Visual Studio Copilot leverages smarter AI-generated edits using speculative decoding and advanced model-based techniques. Learn how these innovations improve code accuracy, speed, and developer productivity—plus, get a sneak peek at the future…
⚡️ .NET and JDBC Drivers Updated with Vector Data Support
New updates to the .NET and JDBC drivers now allow users to work with vector data in a faster way. The Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1.0 version adds a class that lets people use vector data in binary form, which is quicker than using JSON arrays.
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New updates to the .NET and JDBC drivers now allow users to work with vector data in a faster way. The Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1.0 version adds a class that lets people use vector data in binary form, which is quicker than using JSON arrays.
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Updated .NET and JDBC Drivers with Native Vector Data Support for High-Performance AI Workload
Unlock performance gains with updated JDBC and .NET drivers for vector data type, featuring enhanced speed for AI workloads.
⚡️ Microsoft Dev Conference Hosts Live Visual Studio Sessions
Top Microsoft developers will talk about topics like AI apps and .NET MAUI at the Visual Studio Live! conference in Redmond next week. Some Tuesday sessions will have live commentary from the Visual Studio Toolbox video team.
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Top Microsoft developers will talk about topics like AI apps and .NET MAUI at the Visual Studio Live! conference in Redmond next week. Some Tuesday sessions will have live commentary from the Visual Studio Toolbox video team.
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Microsoft HQ Dev Conference Plans Live Visual Studio Toolbox Show, Offers Discount -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft's top developers are taking deep dives into tech ranging from AI apps to .NET MAUI at next week's Visual Studio Live! dev conference in Redmond, with live commentary from the company's Visual Studio Toolbox video team for some Tuesday sessions.
⚡️ Azure Dev Summit 2025 in Lisbon Announced
The first Azure Dev Summit will take place on October 13-16, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will bring together developers, architects, and tech leaders to explore new technology with Azure, .NET, and Microsoft AI.
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The first Azure Dev Summit will take place on October 13-16, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will bring together developers, architects, and tech leaders to explore new technology with Azure, .NET, and Microsoft AI.
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Join us at Azure Dev Summit 2025
The success of AI-powered apps and agents hinges not only on cutting edge models and AI platforms, but on the developers who are chartered with designing innovative services that are secure, scalable, and grounded in the right knowledge. The inaugural Azure…
⚡️ Stack Overflow Survey: VS Code and Visual Studio Stay Popular
Stack Overflow's developer survey shows that Visual Studio and VS Code are still the most used code editors. New AI tools like Claude Code and Cursor are gaining interest among developers who already use VS Code.
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Stack Overflow's developer survey shows that Visual Studio and VS Code are still the most used code editors. New AI tools like Claude Code and Cursor are gaining interest among developers who already use VS Code.
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Stack Overflow Dev Survey: Visual Studio, VS Code Hold Off AI IDEs to Remain on Top -- Visual Studio Magazine
'The newer AI-enabled editors like Claude Code and Cursor are attracting interest from developers already using the industry standard IDE, VS Code.'
⚡️ Stack Overflow has published the results of the 2025 Developer Survey
84% of programmers already use AI tools, but almost half do not trust them. According to a new study by Stack Overflow, "near-correct" code from neural networks often slows things down: 45% spend more time debugging than writing solutions on their own.
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84% of programmers already use AI tools, but almost half do not trust them. According to a new study by Stack Overflow, "near-correct" code from neural networks often slows things down: 45% spend more time debugging than writing solutions on their own.
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2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey
The 2025 Developer Survey is the definitive report on the state of software development. In its fifteenth year, Stack Overflow received over 49,000+ responses from 177 countries across 62 questions focused on 314 different technologies, including new focus…
⚡️ F# Weekly #31, 2025 and Aspire 9.4 Announced
The F# Weekly issue 31 for 2025 has been released. Aspire version 9.4 is also included in this update.
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The F# Weekly issue 31 for 2025 has been released. Aspire version 9.4 is also included in this update.
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F# Weekly #31, 2025 – Aspire 9.4
Welcome to F# Weekly, A roundup of F# content from this past week: News Aspire 9.4 is here with a CLI and interactive dashboard features – .NET Blog Building a Full-Stack App with React and A…
⚡️ Testing Race Conditions with Synchronized Decorator
The article explains a way to test race conditions by using a Decorator that synchronizes database reads. This method gives more predictable results during testing, though it is not as simple as other ways.
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The article explains a way to test race conditions by using a Decorator that synchronizes database reads. This method gives more predictable results during testing, though it is not as simple as other ways.
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Testing races with a synchronizing Decorator
Synchronized database reads for testing purposes.
⚡️ How GitHub Actions Handle Running Processes After Job Ends
When a GitHub Actions job ends, the runner stops any processes it started. It finds these by looking for a special variable called RUNNER_TRACKING_ID. On GitHub-hosted runners, this is managed by removing the whole virtual machine after the job finishes.
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When a GitHub Actions job ends, the runner stops any processes it started. It finds these by looking for a special variable called RUNNER_TRACKING_ID. On GitHub-hosted runners, this is managed by removing the whole virtual machine after the job finishes.
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How to Keep Processes Running After a GitHub Action Job Ends
This post explains how GitHub Actions runners track and terminate orphan processes, and demonstrates how to start processes that persist after a job ends by removing the RUNNER_TRACKING_ID environment variable.
⚡️ Dependabot NuGet Updater Now Faster with Native .NET
The new Dependabot NuGet updater uses native .NET tools. It now updates packages 65% faster and gives more accurate results.
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The new Dependabot NuGet updater uses native .NET tools. It now updates packages 65% faster and gives more accurate results.
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The new Dependabot NuGet updater: 65% faster with native .NET
Discover the new Dependabot NuGet updater that improves performance, accuracy, and developer experience by leveraging native .NET tooling.
⚡️ Automatic Dependency Scanning in Azure DevOps
GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps lets you add dependency scanning to any pipeline run on your default branch. This helps teams set up and use the feature without extra steps or extra people.
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GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps lets you add dependency scanning to any pipeline run on your default branch. This helps teams set up and use the feature without extra steps or extra people.
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Automate your open-source dependency scanning with Advanced Security
Learn how to configure dependency scanning, offered in GitHub Advanced Security and GitHub Code Security for Azure DevOps.
⚡️ Passkey Support in ASP.NET Core Identity and Blazor Web App
ASP.NET Core Identity and the Blazor Web App template now have support for passkeys. The text looks at how this feature works and explains details about its setup.
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ASP.NET Core Identity and the Blazor Web App template now have support for passkeys. The text looks at how this feature works and explains details about its setup.
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Passkey support for ASP.NET Core identity
In this post I look at the passkey support added to ASP.NET Core Identity and the Blazor Web App template, explore how it works, and look at the implementation
⚡️ Scalable AI and Azure Cosmos DB Video Series
This video series shows how Azure Cosmos DB, known for its global reach and low delay, helps support smart, large-scale tools for different industries. Viewers can learn how it fits with current data systems and supports real-time tasks.
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This video series shows how Azure Cosmos DB, known for its global reach and low delay, helps support smart, large-scale tools for different industries. Viewers can learn how it fits with current data systems and supports real-time tasks.
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Scalable AI with Azure Cosmos DB – Video Series
Explore how Azure Cosmos DB partners are creating transformative AI solutions in this monthly video series.
⚡️ .NET Conf 2025 Call for Content Announced
.NET Conf 2025 will take place online from November 11 to 13 and will focus on .NET 10. People can send in session ideas until August 31 for a chance to share their knowledge with others.
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.NET Conf 2025 will take place online from November 11 to 13 and will focus on .NET 10. People can send in session ideas until August 31 for a chance to share their knowledge with others.
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.NET Conf 2025 – Announcing the Call for Content
The .NET Conf 2025 Call for Content is now open! Join us November 11-13 for the premier .NET virtual event celebrating .NET 10. Submit your session proposal by August 31st and share your .NET expertise with developers worldwide.
⚡️ End of Support for Visual Studio 2015 Announced
Support for Visual Studio 2015 will stop on October 14, 2025. Newer versions like Visual Studio 2022 have tools such as code completion with AI, Git and GitHub features, and support for .NET 8 and 9.
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Support for Visual Studio 2015 will stop on October 14, 2025. Newer versions like Visual Studio 2022 have tools such as code completion with AI, Git and GitHub features, and support for .NET 8 and 9.
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Visual Studio 2015 Retirement: Support reminder for older versions of Visual Studio
Support for Visual Studio 2015 ends Oct 14, 2025. Upgrade to Visual Studio 2022 for AI tools, .NET 9, GitHub integration, and full security updates.
⚡️ Agent Quality and NLP Evaluators for .NET AI Apps
Microsoft has added Agent Quality and NLP evaluators to the Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Evaluation libraries. These tools help test and check .NET AI applications.
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Microsoft has added Agent Quality and NLP evaluators to the Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Evaluation libraries. These tools help test and check .NET AI applications.
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Exploring new Agent Quality and NLP evaluators for .NET AI applications
Introducing Agent Quality and NLP evaluators in the Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Evaluation libraries.