⚡️ 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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Visual Studio Magazine
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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Microsoft News
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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Sergey Tihon's Blog
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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Microsoft News
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.
⚡️ .NET and .NET Framework August 2025 Updates
The latest recap lists new servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework released in August 2025. These updates cover both platforms.
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The latest recap lists new servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework released in August 2025. These updates cover both platforms.
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.NET and .NET Framework August 2025 servicing releases updates
A recap of the latest servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework for August 2025.
⚡️ OpenAI Releases gpt-oss Model for Wider Use
OpenAI has released its gpt-oss models as open-weight on Azure AI Foundry and Windows AI Foundry. This is the first time since GPT-2 that OpenAI has shared a model this way, letting users run, change, and use the models on their own.
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OpenAI has released its gpt-oss models as open-weight on Azure AI Foundry and Windows AI Foundry. This is the first time since GPT-2 that OpenAI has shared a model this way, letting users run, change, and use the models on their own.
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OpenAI’s open‑source model: gpt‑oss on Azure AI Foundry and Windows AI Foundry | Microsoft Azure Blog
OpenAI’s gpt‑oss models gives developers and enterprises the ability to run, adapt, and deploy OpenAI models on their own terms. Learn more.
⚡️ Build a RAG App Using LangChain and Local LLMs with Ollama
Local large language models used with Ollama let people keep their data private and work offline. Running these models on your own setup also lets you control how they work, tune their speed, and may lower costs compared to using models in the cloud.
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Local large language models used with Ollama let people keep their data private and work offline. Running these models on your own setup also lets you control how they work, tune their speed, and may lower costs compared to using models in the cloud.
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Build a RAG application with LangChain and Local LLMs powered by Ollama
Local large language models (LLMs) provide significant advantages for developers and organizations. Key benefits include enhanced data privacy, as sensitive information remains entirely within your own infrastructure, and offline functionality, enabling uninterrupted…
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⚡️ Azure Storage Discovery Public Preview Announced
Azure Storage Discovery is a new service for Azure that gives a complete view of Azure Blob Storage data. The public preview of this managed service is now available.
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Azure Storage Discovery is a new service for Azure that gives a complete view of Azure Blob Storage data. The public preview of this managed service is now available.
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Introducing Azure Storage Discovery: Transform data management with storage insights | Microsoft Azure Blog
We are excited to announce the public preview of Azure Storage Discovery, a fully managed service that provides you enterprise-wide visibility into your Azure Blob Storage data estate. Learn more.
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⚡️ 5 Copilot Chat Prompts for .NET Developers
The text lists five GitHub Copilot Chat prompts that can help .NET developers. It covers uses like making code better and checking security.
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The text lists five GitHub Copilot Chat prompts that can help .NET developers. It covers uses like making code better and checking security.
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5 Copilot Chat Prompts .NET Devs Should Steal Today
Discover 5 practical GitHub Copilot Chat prompts to boost .NET development productivity, from code optimization to security reviews.
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⚡️ OpenAI's gpt-oss Used in Azure and Windows AI Tools
Microsoft is adding OpenAI's new gpt-oss models to Azure AI Foundry and Windows AI Foundry. These models let people run, change, and use AI both in the cloud and on their own computers.
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Microsoft is adding OpenAI's new gpt-oss models to Azure AI Foundry and Windows AI Foundry. These models let people run, change, and use AI both in the cloud and on their own computers.
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Visual Studio Magazine
OpenAI's gpt-oss Powers Hybrid AI Across Azure and Windows -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft is rolling out OpenAI's new open-weight models across Azure AI Foundry and Windows AI Foundry, empowering developers to run, customize, and deploy AI on their terms--from cloud to edge.
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🎤 Andrey Gubskiy, the founder of //devdigest, was recently interviewed by Christian Buckley, a well-known Microsoft MVP and Regional Director in the US.
They discussed the journey of building //devdigest from the ground up, the importance of supporting open source, and what it truly takes to create strong and lasting developer communities.
This conversation concerns personal insights, lessons learned, and real-world experience from someone deeply involved in the global tech ecosystem.
Don’t miss the whole story — it’s both inspiring and practical!
They discussed the journey of building //devdigest from the ground up, the importance of supporting open source, and what it truly takes to create strong and lasting developer communities.
This conversation concerns personal insights, lessons learned, and real-world experience from someone deeply involved in the global tech ecosystem.
Don’t miss the whole story — it’s both inspiring and practical!
YouTube
#MVPbuzzChat with Andrey Gubskiy
Episode 324 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Developer Technologies MVP Andrey Gubskiy, Ph.D. (@andrew_gubskiy), a Software Architect and Engineering Manager…
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