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Java and AI for Beginners: a practical video series for Java
If you're looking for a clear, no-nonsense path into generative AI on Java, this series is for you. Microsoft's Java and AI for Beginners video series is a set of short tutorials that introduce the concepts, tooling, and patterns you need to get started at a pace that respects your...
Read moreUpgrading C++ Projects to Visual Studio 2026
With Visual Studio 2026 version 18.0 getting closer to General Availability (GA), we want to share with you how you can upgrade your projects from your current versions of Visual Studio and the Microsoft C++ (MSVC) Build Tools to the latest versions. The new IDE ships with the v145...
Read moreJoin us at .NET Conf: Dive into the future of development with Visual Studio 2026
We're thrilled to invite you to one of the most exciting events in the .NET ecosystem: .NET Conf. It runs from November 11th through the 13th and you’re invited!
This annual virtual conference is a must-attend for developers, architects, and enthusiasts looking to level up their...
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Jun 19, 2025
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PACT Contract Testing - Because Not Everything Needs Full Integration Tests
PACT is a contract testing tool that allows you to define a contract between two applications, enabling
ISE Developer Blog
Jun 18, 2025
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MSSQL Extension for VS Code: Local Containers, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and Connection Groups
The MSSQL Extension for VS Code continues to evolve, bringing powerful new features that make SQL development more local, more organized, and more intelligent. In version v1.33.0, we’re introducing Local SQL Server container, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, and Connection Groups—three...
Azure SQL Devs’ Corner
Jun 18, 2025
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Additional reactions and ease of sharing
We're always exploring ways to enhance DevBlogs for our readers. In the past few weeks, we’ve introduced two updates to features: reactions and sharing.
Reactions: You now have six expressive reaction options to choose from—moving beyond the simple heart. It’s a small change that...
Developer Blogs News
Jun 18, 2025
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You have to tell Get- and SetSecurityInfo the object type, you can't make it guess
It needs to know which provider to give it to.
The Old New Thing
Jun 18, 2025
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Announcing Microsoft Desired State Configuration v3.1.0
This post announces the release of Microsoft Desired State Configuration v3.1.0. We discuss the features and benefits of DSC and how it differs from PowerShell DSC.
PowerShell Team
Jun 17, 2025
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Codex Azure OpenAI Integration: Fast & Secure Code Development
Introduction
You can now enjoy the same Codex experience in CLI or VS Code with Azure OpenAI support. We've contributed the following five pull requests to make this possible, giving you the familiar Codex functionality from ChatGPT while running securely on Azure:
PR #769
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All things Azure
Jun 17, 2025
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Multimodal Vision Intelligence with .NET MAUI
Enhance your .NET MAUI app with photo-based AI by capturing images and extracting structured information using Microsoft.Extensions.AI.
.NET Blog