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Visual Studio 2026 Insiders is here!
Visual Studio 2026 Insiders is here - and it marks one of the most ambitious steps forward we’ve taken with the IDE.
This release brings AI woven directly into the developer workflow, performance improvements that reset expectations for speed at enterprise scale, and a modern...
Read moreDiving Into Spec-Driven Development With GitHub Spec Kit
Developers are increasingly relying on AI agents to both build new software as well as extend capabilities of existing projects that they support. One challenge with AI-based systems, however, is that to produce the right output you need to first establish really good context. If you...
Read moreWhy is the name of the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 hard-coded into the Bluetooth drivers?
Is it some sort of favoritism?
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Sep 18, 2025
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AI-Assisted Development powered by Local Models
Developers have long struggled with concerns about data privacy, restrictive cloud dependencies, and limited control over their AI tools—especially when working on sensitive projects or within regulated industries. Now, with the excitement surrounding local models, you can harness AI...
Azure AI Foundry Blog
Sep 18, 2025
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The new GitHub app for Teams: from conversation to code
Meet the reimagined GitHub app for Teams: an AI-powered app to collaborate with GitHub Copilot right inside your Teams conversations.
Microsoft 365 Developer Blog
Sep 18, 2025
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Can I close a duplicate handle while I'm waiting on the original?
That's fine, since you're not closing the handle that you're waiting on.
The Old New Thing
Sep 17, 2025
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How can I get my shell thumbnail extractors to run in the same process?
Adding another level of indirection.
The Old New Thing
Sep 17, 2025
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Record Scanner for vinyl collectors cuts costs with Azure Cosmos DB vector search
by Artur Drozdz, Founder of Record Scanner (recordscanner.com)
If you’re like me, there’s at least one room in your home with an entire cabinet dedicated to your growing vinyl collection. At this point, you’ve probably heard that vinyl is making a comeback, it’s not just...
Azure Cosmos DB Blog
Sep 17, 2025
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Getting the most out of MCP in Visual Studio with Prompts, Resources, and Sampling
Allie,
Praveen
We're excited to announce that Visual Studio now supports MCP prompts, resources, and sampling (with even more coming soon!) to enhance your Copilot experience by bringing in more context from your engineering stack. These powerful new features unlock deeper integrations with your...
Visual Studio Blog
Sep 17, 2025
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Prompt Files and Instructions Files Explained
Unlocking the Power of GitHub Copilot for .NET Developers with Instruction Files and Prompt Files
.NET Blog
Sep 17, 2025
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SQL Server 2025 RC1: faster DiskANN and FP16 support
Davide,
Pooja
We’re excited to announce major improvements to DiskANN in SQL Server 2025 RC1, making vector search faster, more scalable, and more storage-efficient than ever before.
⚡ Significantly Faster Index Builds
Building DiskANN indexes is now considerably faster, thanks to...
Azure SQL Devs’ Corner
Sep 17, 2025
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MSSQL Extension for VS Code: Fabric Integration and GitHub Copilot Slash Commands (Public Preview)
Carlos,
Tauseef
The MSSQL Extension for VS Code continues to evolve, delivering features that make SQL development more integrated, more consistent, and more developer-friendly. In version v1.36.0, we’re announcing the Public Preview of Fabric Connectivity (Browse), SQL Database in Fabric...
Azure SQL Devs’ Corner