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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 26, 2025
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Use BrowserStack App Automate with Appium UI Tests for .NET MAUI Apps

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In this post, learn how to run your Appium UI Tests for .NET MAUI Apps on real devices on the cloud using BrowserStack App Automate.
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Mar 26, 2025
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New Overlapping Secrets on Azure DevOps OAuth

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Angel Wong
As you may have read, Azure DevOps OAuth apps are due for deprecation in 2026. All developers are encouraged to migrate their applications to use Microsoft Entra ID OAuth, which can access all Azure DevOps APIs and has the added benefit of enhanced security features and long-term...
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Mar 26, 2025
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Debugging with the AI-powered IEnumerable visualizer

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Junyu Wang
Are you tired of wrestling with complex LINQ queries during debugging? Visual Studio 2022 has introduced powerful new improvement, powered by AI, to simplify your workflow with its editable expression feature in the IEnumerable Visualizer. These added functionalities aim to make debugging...
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Mar 26, 2025
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Improve performance and security using Standard Load Balancer and Standard SKU public IP addresses in Azure DevTest Labs

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Anish Trakru
We are excited to announce preview of enhancements in Azure DevTest Labs designed to accommodate two upcoming retirements in Azure: Retirement Date Details Azure Basic Load Balancer September 30, 2025 The Azure Basic Load Balancer will be retired. You can continue using...
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Mar 26, 2025
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Why does INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE cast through a LONG_PTR first?

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Raymond Chen
To ensure that the proper sign extension happens.
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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...
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