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A step-by-step guide to modernizing .NET applications with GitHub Copilot agent mode
Learn how Visual Studio 2026 and GitHub Copilot app modernization upgrade .NET versions and frameworks, fix build issues, and migrate apps to Azure with less manual effort
Read moreAnnouncing the Public Preview of Azure Command Launcher for Java
Today we are announcing the Public Preview of the Azure Command Launcher for Java, a new tool that helps developers, SREs, and infrastructure teams standardize and automate JVM configuration on Azure. The goal is to simplify tuning practices and reduce resource waste across Java...
Read moreReinventing how .NET Builds and Ships (Again)
An exploration of how .NET evolved from a distributed build system to Unified Build, dramatically reducing complexity and build times while improving flexibility and predictability for shipping .NET releases.
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Nov 24, 2025
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New release cadence and support lifecycle for Microsoft C++ Build Tools
Starting with Visual Studio 2026, we are introducing a new support lifecycle for the Microsoft C++ (MSVC) Build Tools. We are also updating the MSVC release cadence.
As Visual Studio moves to a Modern Lifecycle with monthly feature updates and an annual new version, decoupling the...
C++ Team Blog
Nov 24, 2025
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MSSQL Extension for VS Code: Introducing Edit Data (Public Preview)
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Working with table data is an essential part of database development — whether you’re validating behavior, debugging issues, or quickly seeding data. But switching between tools or writing repetitive T-SQL statements can slow down your workflow.
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Azure SQL Devs’ Corner
Nov 24, 2025
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Visual Studio – Built for the Speed of Modern Development
Visual Studio will adopt the Modern Support Lifecycle as a continuously updated IDE designed to deliver innovation as soon as it is ready, while maintaining the reliability and stability you count on every day with control over your build tools choices.
Visual Studio Blog
Nov 24, 2025
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SharePoint Site Creation in Microsoft Graph
The SharePoint team is excited to (finally) bring Site Collection creation to Graph! Starting in Microsoft Graph beta you can now create new site collections!
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
Nov 21, 2025
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Announcing OData .NET (ODL) 9 Preview 3 Release
We’re happy to announce that OData .NET (ODL) 9 Preview 3 has been officially released and is available on NuGet:
Microsoft.OData.Core 9.0.0 Preview 3
Microsoft.OData.Edm 9.0.0 Preview 3
Microsoft.Spatial 9.0.0 Preview 3
Microsoft.OData.Client 9.0.0 Preview 3
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OData
Nov 21, 2025
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Ignite 2025: A Developer’s Guide to Building Agents for Microsoft 365
Ignite 2025 brought many innovations for developers building agents for Microsoft 365. From new capabilities in Declarative Agents and Custom Engine Agents to the introduction of Microsoft Agent 365, the platform now enables organizations to architect intelligent solutions that are...
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
Nov 21, 2025
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Maybe somebody can explain to me how weak references solve the ODR problem
I don't see it.
The Old New Thing
Nov 20, 2025
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Develop Faster with VS Code for the Web – Azure: Your Browser-Based Dev Environment
Developers can now move from idea to Azure-ready code in minutes with VS Code for the Web – Azure. This browser-based environment removes setup time, reduces friction, and gives you immediate access to pre-configured runtimes, GitHub tools, and Azure integrations. As a result, you can...
All things Azure
Nov 20, 2025
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Azure DevOps to GitHub migration Playbook: Unlocking Agentic DevOps
Azure DevOps or GitHub Enterprise ?
Today, in the Microsoft ecosystem, two Software Development Lifecycle management platforms coexist:
- Azure DevOps is designed from the ground up for enterprise with advanced planning features through Azure Boards, build and release automation with...
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