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Mar 24, 2025

How does generative AI impact Developer Experience?

Adlene Sifi explores the impact of generative AI on developer experience. In this article, we will try to determine if there is a link between the use of generative AI (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and developer experience (DevEx). Specifically, we aim to verify whether the use of...
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Mar 24, 2025

Xbox + .NET Aspire: Transforming Local Development Practices

Learn how the Xbox services team leveraged .NET Aspire to boost their team's productivity.
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Mar 25, 2025
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VS Code C++ Extension Updates: 4x Faster Colorization & 3.5x Faster Project Startup

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Alexandra Kemper
In the latest releases of the C++ Extension in Visual Studio Code, we have focused on performance improvements and stability. A fast, responsive, and reliable development environment is essential for maintaining productivity, especially in large and complex C++ projects. These updates...
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Mar 25, 2025
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Boost Your CMake Development with Copilot Custom Instructions

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Garrett Campbell
Introduction Creating a new CMake project that uses unfamiliar libraries can be daunting and time-consuming. This blog post takes you along on my journey using Copilot to make this easier, and leveraging Custom Instructions to tailor Copilot responses. For a sneak peek, see the outcome...
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Mar 25, 2025
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Exploring new .NET releases with Dev Containers

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Mike Kistler
Learn how to set up and use dev containers for experimenting with new .NET releases.
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Mar 25, 2025
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Announcing the winners of the 2025 Powerful Devs Hack Together

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April Dunnam
The 2025 Powerful Devs Hack Together brought developers together to build secure and scalable AI-powered solutions using Power Platform, Azure, AI Builder, and more. If you missed the event, you can still catch up on all the sessions covering AI, automation, security, extensibility, and...
Power Platform Developer Blog
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Mar 25, 2025
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A note on the USB-to-PS/2 mouse adapter that came with Microsoft mouse devices

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Raymond Chen
It's a purely mechanical adapter that relies on smarts in the mouse itself.
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Mar 24, 2025
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Semantic Kernel Agent Framework RC2

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Shawn Henry
Three weeks ago we released the Release the Agents! SK Agents Framework RC1 | Semantic Kernel and we’ve been thrilled to see the momentum grow. Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback, filed issues, and started building with agents in Semantic Kernel—we’re seeing more...
Semantic Kernel
Mar 24, 2025
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PIX 2503.24: misc bug fixes

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Austin Kinross
Today we released PIX version 2503.24, which can be downloaded here. This release includes everything in the previous 2501.30 release, plus the following bug fixes: Fix capture-time crash introduced in 2501.30 in CPU write tracking code Fix capture-time issue with reserved...
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Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2025 📅 Date: April 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9 AM - 12 PM PT
Mar 24, 2025
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Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2025: Learn, Build, and Connect with the Community

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Jay Gordon
Join us for the 5th annual Azure Cosmos DB Conf, a free virtual developer event co-hosted by Microsoft and the Azure Cosmos DB community. This is your opportunity to learn from Microsoft product managers, industry experts, and real-world customers who are building applications with...
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