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Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs: Unlocking enterprise knowledge for AI with the Retrieval API — Now in Public Preview
Read how the Retrieval API gives developers a secure, compliant and scalable way to integrate enterprise content into their AI workflows.
Read moreIntroducing the Azure Storage Connector for PyTorch
This post announces the Azure Storage Connector for PyTorch (azstoragetorch), integrating files from Azure Blob Storage into your PyTorch training pipeline.
Read moreInside Access: Join Us at VS Live! Redmond for a Week of Deep Developer Learning
A long time ago, I stood in a packed room at VS Live! and watched developers erupt in applause after a debugging demo shaved hours off a real-world problem. That was the moment I realized this wasn’t just a conference—it was a place where developers and toolmakers come together to...
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Mar 26, 2025
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New Overlapping Secrets on Azure DevOps OAuth
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
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...
Visual Studio Blog
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
We are excited to announce preview of enhancements in Azure DevTest Labs designed to accommodate two upcoming retirements in Azure:
Retirement
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Azure Basic Load Balancer
September 30, 2025
The Azure Basic Load Balancer will be retired. You can continue using...
Develop from the cloud
Mar 26, 2025
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Why does INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE cast through a LONG_PTR first?
LONG_PTR first?
To ensure that the proper sign extension happens.
The Old New Thing
Mar 25, 2025
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VS Code C++ Extension Updates: 4x Faster Colorization & 3.5x Faster Project Startup
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...
C++ Team Blog
Mar 25, 2025
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Boost Your CMake Development with Copilot Custom Instructions
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...
C++ Team Blog
Mar 25, 2025
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Exploring new .NET releases with Dev Containers
Learn how to set up and use dev containers for experimenting with new .NET releases.
.NET Blog