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Dec 2, 2024

Accessibility improvements in Microsoft 365 PDF export

Developers can leverage the accessibility improvements in PDF export in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to build more inclusive solutions.
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Dec 2, 2024

Microsoft Entra External ID Custom URL Domains—now generally available

Discover Microsoft Entra External ID Custom URL Domains, now generally available (GA). Learn how to enhance the authentication experience by branding login endpoints with your own domain name, creating a seamless, secure, and familiar experience for users.
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Dec 4, 2024
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Why does my DLL reference count go up by one every time I create and exit a thread?

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Raymond Chen
If you use a wrapper, you need to follow the wrapper's rules.
The Old New Thing
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Dec 4, 2024
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Integrating Microsoft Entra ID for enhanced security in three-tier architecture

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Pramod HK
Explore how to secure three-tier architecture with Microsoft Entra ID in this first part of a three-part series. Learn how to implement robust authentication and authorization across client app, API, and data layers, ensuring secure and reliable application design in an Azure cloud environment.
Microsoft Entra Identity Platform
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Dec 3, 2024
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Microsoft DevLabs Extensions

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Dan Hellem
The Microsoft DevLabs publisher was created as a hub for internal teams at Microsoft to channel their passion for Azure DevOps into experimental extensions. These extensions helped address product gaps and fostered innovation, ultimately benefiting Azure DevOps customers via the public...
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Dec 3, 2024
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Go 1.23.3-2 and 1.22.9-2 Microsoft builds now available

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Davis Goodin
A new set of Microsoft Go builds is now available for download.
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Dec 3, 2024
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Microsoft Fabric API for GraphQL™ for Azure Cosmos DB Mirroring

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Rodrigo Souza
The Microsoft Fabric API for GraphQL™ provides a data access layer that enables you to query multiple data sources quickly and efficiently using a widely adopted and familiar API technology. This API abstracts the specifics of backend data sources, allowing you to focus on your...
Azure Cosmos DB Blog
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Dec 3, 2024
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Tracing your AI apps with Azure AI Foundry

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We previously introduced observability within the Semantic Kernel. For further insights, please refer to our previous blog post, and you can also explore our learn site for additional details. To summarize, observability is an essential aspect of your application stack, particularly in...
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Dec 3, 2024
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Tricks from product support: We're not smart enough to debug the problem, can you help us?

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Raymond Chen
It's not you, it's me.
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Dec 3, 2024
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Introducing the Copy Git Permalink Feature in Visual Studio 17.12

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Jullyana Ramos
We are excited to announce the release of the Copy Git Permalink feature in Visual Studio 17.12. This new functionality streamlines the process of sharing code references, enhancing collaboration and ensuring that critical context is preserved. Effortless Code Sharing If you’ve...
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Dec 2, 2024
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Update on nested app authentication and deprecation of Exchange Online legacy tokens

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David Chesnut
Earlier this year, the Office Platform Team announced that Exchange Online legacy tokens are deprecated and will be turned off. This is part of Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to give organizations the tools they need in the current threat landscape. We’ll begin turning off legacy tokens in February 2025. Publishers and developers are actively migrating their Outlook add-ins to use Entra ID tokens through nested app authentication (NAA) and Microsoft Graph instead of legacy tokens. 
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