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A step-by-step guide to modernizing .NET applications with GitHub Copilot agent mode
Learn how Visual Studio 2026 and GitHub Copilot app modernization upgrade .NET versions and frameworks, fix build issues, and migrate apps to Azure with less manual effort
Read moreAnnouncing the Public Preview of Azure Command Launcher for Java
Today we are announcing the Public Preview of the Azure Command Launcher for Java, a new tool that helps developers, SREs, and infrastructure teams standardize and automate JVM configuration on Azure. The goal is to simplify tuning practices and reduce resource waste across Java...
Read moreReinventing how .NET Builds and Ships (Again)
An exploration of how .NET evolved from a distributed build system to Unified Build, dramatically reducing complexity and build times while improving flexibility and predictability for shipping .NET releases.
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Dec 1, 2025
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Cross-Platform Age Verification in .NET MAUI Applications
Learn how to implement age verification in your .NET MAUI apps with our new cross-platform sample supporting Google Play Age Signals, Apple Declared Age Range, and Windows Age Consent APIs.
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Dec 1, 2025
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The "Golden Triangle" of Agentic Development with Microsoft Agent Framework: AG-UI, DevUI & OpenTelemetry Deep Dive
In the explosive era of Agentic AI, we're not just seeking more powerful models—we're searching for a development experience that lets developers actually get some sleep. When building Agents locally, we've traditionally faced three major challenges:
Black-Box Execution: What is...
Semantic Kernel
Dec 1, 2025
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Upgrade MSVC, improve C++ build performance, and refactor C++ code with GitHub Copilot
Visual Studio 2026 introduces new GitHub Copilot capabilities to support C++ developers in three development tasks:
Performing large-scale C++ refactors
Improving C++ build performance
Upgrading Microsoft C++ (MSVC) Build Tools
These experiences are...
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Dec 1, 2025
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How do I get my edit control text to be autoselected when I choose it to be the default focus in my dialog?
Remembering some old APIs.
The Old New Thing
Nov 28, 2025
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How can I have a Win32 drop-down combo box with a read-only edit control?
You can ask for its handle and mark it read-only.
The Old New Thing
Nov 27, 2025
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Announcing ASP.NET Core OData 10.0.0 Preview 1
We're thrilled to announce the release of ASP.NET Core OData 10.0.0 Preview 1, a major modernization update that embraces .NET's native System.DateOnly and System.TimeOnly types! This release upgrades to .NET 10.0 and replaces OData's proprietary Edm.Date and Edm.TimeOfDay CLR wrapper...
OData
Nov 27, 2025
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Visualizing GitHub Audit Log in Microsoft Defender
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Key Observability Trends Around GitHub Security
Modern enterprises are increasingly adopting DevSecOps practices, integrating security into every phase of the development lifecycle. Key observability trends include:
Unified Security Dashboards: Organizations seek a single...
All things Azure
Nov 27, 2025
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Message-only windows are for messaging, not as a convenient victim for hosting UI
If you want to host UI, use a real window (possibly hidden).
The Old New Thing
Nov 26, 2025
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.NET Day on Agentic Modernization Coming Soon
Join us live on December 9 to explore the newest, most practical ways to modernize your .NET apps with Azure, AI, and powerful agentic tooling.
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