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.NET Aspire 9.3 is here and enhanced with GitHub Copilot!
.NET Aspire 9.3 is the biggest release of .NET Aspire yet, with the introduction of GitHub Copilot directly into the .NET Aspire Dashboard, updates for integrat...
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.NET Announcements and Updates from Microsoft Build 2024
Our latest updates and announcements from Microsoft Build including .NET Aspire, .NET 9 Preview 4, C# 13, Blazor, .NET MAUI, and more!
General Availability of .NET Aspire: Simplifying .NET Cloud-Native Development
.NET Aspire, the stack that streamlines development of .NET cloud-native services, is now generally available.
.NET and .NET Framework May 2024 Servicing Updates
A recap of the latest servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework for May 2024.
Announcing NuGet Commands in C# Dev Kit
With the April release of C# Dev Kit, you can now manage your NuGet packages directly from Visual Studio Code using the new commands in the command palette. To add a NuGet package to your project, use the command “NuGet: Add NuGet Package”. If you have more than one project in your solution, you will be asked to select which project you want to add the package to. Then you can search for packages by name. Then select the version you want to apply. Once you select a package, C# Dev Kit will add it to your project and update your project file and references. To update or remove a NuGet package from your project, u...
What’s new in Orleans 8 for Scalable Distributed Applications
Let's take a look at what is new with Orleans for building robust, scalable distribute applications with Orleans 8 and integration with .NET Aspire.
Join the .NET Team at Microsoft Build 2024!
Get ready for a great lineup of .NET sessions at Microsoft Build 2024. Join us either in Seattle or from the comfort of your own home. With a mix of live and online sessions, you won’t miss a beat.
Refactor your code with C# collection expressions
Explore various C# 12 refactoring scenarios for a variety of target types using collection expressions, collection initializers, and the spread syntax.
Package Management & improved .NET Aspire support come to C# Dev Kit
Explore the new features and enhancements in the latest version of C# Dev Kit including NuGet package management, .NET Aspire project support, and much more.
Secure your container build and publish with .NET 8
.NET 8 has new security features for containers, including non-root images and SDK tools. Discover how to create non-root container images, configure Kubernetes pods, and inspect images and containers for enhanced security.