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⚡️ Get Method Source Files at Runtime in .NET

.NET developers can now trace method definitions back to their original source files at runtime using Portable PDBs—no compile-time attributes or code changes required. It’s a lean way to enhance diagnostics and logging, letting you pinpoint exactly where your code lives without instrumenting it first.

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⚡️ Azure Boards adds custom field filters

A long‑awaited upgrade hits Azure Boards: teams in the private preview can now filter backlogs and Kanban views by additional fields. It’s a small but powerful step toward fully customizable workflows — shaping how teams focus and deliver inside Azure DevOps.

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⚡️ Filtering Logic as Core Domain Design

Performance and correctness rarely walk the same path — especially when filters live both in-memory and in database queries. Treating filtering as domain logic, not just query syntax, helps maintain clarity and testability while keeping performance flexible across boundaries.

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⚡️ Allocation-Free foreach with Reflection.Emit

Foreach loops over IEnumerable often hide allocations that hurt performance. This deep dive shows how to eliminate them using Reflection and DynamicMethod — crafting a truly allocation-free iteration path without giving up readability. A must-read for .NET performance purists.

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⚡️ Malware disguises itself as VS Code extensions

Cybersecurity experts have discovered the Evelyn Stealer program, which is being distributed through fake extensions for Visual Studio Code. According to Trend Micro, it silently collects passwords, browser data, and crypto wallets, and infected developers' work computers can be used as an entry point for attacks on companies and their cloud infrastructure.

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⚡️ NBomber 6.2.0 has been released

The NBomber team released update 6.2.0, focusing on improving cluster mode and expanding analytical capabilities.

The HTML report has received a number of new tools, from filtering metrics to full-screen display of graphs.

Cluster mode has become easier thanks to CLI management without JSON configurations, and the new OpenTelemetry syndication allows you to send NBomber metrics to any modern observability platforms.

In the next releases, the developers promise to update NBomber Studio with the functions of comparing tests, trends, and load testing runs in Kubernetes.

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⚡️ ReSharper 2026.1 kicks off Early Access Program

JetBrains opens the ReSharper 2026.1 Early Access Program, giving developers an early look at fresh C# productivity boosts, smarter inspections, and faster performance under the hood. The first build also pushes deeper into modern C++ language support — a clear signal that ReSharper's scope keeps widening beyond .NET.

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⚡️ Rider 2026.1 EAP unlocks new productivity gains

JetBrains opens the Early Access Program for Rider 2026.1, pairing C# productivity boosts and new code inspections with performance upgrades and broader C++ support. It’s a first look at the next wave of developer tooling — refined through early hands‑on feedback.

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⚡️ Azure Storage sets its 2026 vision around AI impact

After a transformative 2025, Azure Storage is entering 2026 with a sharper focus: turning AI into tangible results for its customers. Microsoft positions its storage layer not just as infrastructure, but as an enabler of real AI-driven value across data-intensive industries.

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⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit boosts AI coding skills

Microsoft rolls out the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit — an open-source bundle that teaches AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Gemini CLI to apply expert-level Cosmos DB best practices. One command installs it; production-grade guidance comes built in. A small step in tooling, a big leap in how AI learns to code for the cloud.

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⚡️ Microsoft Brings Quantum Dev Tools to Open Source

Microsoft expands its Quantum Development Kit with open‑source tools and deep VS Code integration, boosting support for hybrid quantum workloads in chemistry, optimization, and ML. The move brings quantum programming closer to everyday developers — and straight into GitHub workflows with Copilot in the loop.

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⚡️ Copilot Studio Extension for VS Code hits GA

Copilot Studio for VS Code is now generally available, bringing AI agent development in line with standard dev workflows. Teams can build, version, review, and deploy Copilot Studio agents directly from their editor — no context switching, just seamless integration into the coding process.

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⚡️ Supercharging AI Agents with Azure Cosmos DB

Episode 110 of Azure Cosmos DB TV dives into the MCP Toolkit that redefines how developers connect AI agents to live operational data. Mark Brown and Sajeetharan Sinnathurai unpack how this toolkit streamlines integration and scalability—finally bringing data consistency and security to the heart of agentic AI systems.

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⚡️ F# community gears up for 2026 (un)conference

The F# community is exploring plans for a dedicated 2026 event — possibly in an unconference format. While details are still forming, the momentum signals rising energy around the language’s ecosystem and a push for deeper in-person collaboration among developers.

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