⚡️ Microsoft Brings Quantum Dev Tools to Open Source
Microsoft expands its Quantum Development Kit with open‑source tools and deep VS Code integration, boosting support for hybrid quantum workloads in chemistry, optimization, and ML. The move brings quantum programming closer to everyday developers — and straight into GitHub workflows with Copilot in the loop.
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Microsoft expands its Quantum Development Kit with open‑source tools and deep VS Code integration, boosting support for hybrid quantum workloads in chemistry, optimization, and ML. The move brings quantum programming closer to everyday developers — and straight into GitHub workflows with Copilot in the loop.
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Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft Expands Quantum Development Kit with New Open-Source Tools, VS Code Integration -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft released new open‑source quantum development tools that deepen VS Code and Copilot integration while targeting real‑world hybrid quantum workloads in chemistry, optimization, and machine learning.
⚡️ Copilot Studio Extension for VS Code hits GA
Copilot Studio for VS Code is now generally available, bringing AI agent development in line with standard dev workflows. Teams can build, version, review, and deploy Copilot Studio agents directly from their editor — no context switching, just seamless integration into the coding process.
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Copilot Studio for VS Code is now generally available, bringing AI agent development in line with standard dev workflows. Teams can build, version, review, and deploy Copilot Studio agents directly from their editor — no context switching, just seamless integration into the coding process.
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Copilot Studio Extension for VS Code Goes GA -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft has released the Copilot Studio extension for Visual Studio Code to general availability, enabling teams to build, version, review, and deploy Copilot Studio agents using standard software development workflows.
⚡️ Supercharging AI Agents with Azure Cosmos DB
Episode 110 of Azure Cosmos DB TV dives into the MCP Toolkit that redefines how developers connect AI agents to live operational data. Mark Brown and Sajeetharan Sinnathurai unpack how this toolkit streamlines integration and scalability—finally bringing data consistency and security to the heart of agentic AI systems.
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Episode 110 of Azure Cosmos DB TV dives into the MCP Toolkit that redefines how developers connect AI agents to live operational data. Mark Brown and Sajeetharan Sinnathurai unpack how this toolkit streamlines integration and scalability—finally bringing data consistency and security to the heart of agentic AI systems.
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Microsoft News
Azure Cosmos DB TV Recap: Supercharging AI Agents with the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit (Ep. 110)
See how the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit simplifies AI agent integration with secure access to real data, vector search, and schema discovery.
⚡️ F# community gears up for 2026 (un)conference
The F# community is exploring plans for a dedicated 2026 event — possibly in an unconference format. While details are still forming, the momentum signals rising energy around the language’s ecosystem and a push for deeper in-person collaboration among developers.
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The F# community is exploring plans for a dedicated 2026 event — possibly in an unconference format. While details are still forming, the momentum signals rising energy around the language’s ecosystem and a push for deeper in-person collaboration among developers.
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F# Weekly #4, 2026 – F# event / (un)conference in 2026?
Welcome to F# Weekly, A roundup of F# content from this past week: News Bringing work context to your code in GitHub Copilot – Microsoft for Developers Context-Driven Development: Agent Skill…
⚡️ AI-Generated Tests Challenge TDD Orthodoxy
Developers are turning to large language models to write automated tests — not as a replacement for discipline, but as a new kind of ceremony. The piece asks a sharp question: can LLM‑driven test generation be epistemologically sound, or are we just outsourcing our rigor to the machine?
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Developers are turning to large language models to write automated tests — not as a replacement for discipline, but as a new kind of ceremony. The piece asks a sharp question: can LLM‑driven test generation be epistemologically sound, or are we just outsourcing our rigor to the machine?
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AI-generated tests as ceremony
On epistemological soundness of using LLMs to generate automated tests.
⚡️ Debug logging arrives in GitHub CLI
The GitHub CLI now makes troubleshooting simpler with built-in debug logging. Developers can finally trace command behavior and decode issues like 403 errors directly from the terminal—no more blind guessing when API calls misfire.
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The GitHub CLI now makes troubleshooting simpler with built-in debug logging. Developers can finally trace command behavior and decode issues like 403 errors directly from the terminal—no more blind guessing when API calls misfire.
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Enable debug logging in the GitHub CLI (gh)
Learn how to enable debug logging in the GitHub CLI to troubleshoot issues and understand API requests.
⚡️ Rider turbocharges Unreal variable inspection
JetBrains rebuilt Rider’s expression evaluator for Unreal Engine debugging — and it’s not a subtle boost. Variable inspection now runs up to 87× faster on warm runs and 16× faster on cold ones. For developers used to sluggish symbol expansion, this update turns a coffee-break wait into an instant look under the hood.
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JetBrains rebuilt Rider’s expression evaluator for Unreal Engine debugging — and it’s not a subtle boost. Variable inspection now runs up to 87× faster on warm runs and 16× faster on cold ones. For developers used to sluggish symbol expansion, this update turns a coffee-break wait into an instant look under the hood.
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⚡️ Maia 200: Microsoft's new AI inference engine
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a purpose-built AI accelerator designed to slash the cost and boost the efficiency of token generation. The chip targets one of the most expensive steps in large-scale AI deployment — inference — signaling a sharper focus on performance-per-dollar in enterprise AI workloads.
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Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a purpose-built AI accelerator designed to slash the cost and boost the efficiency of token generation. The chip targets one of the most expensive steps in large-scale AI deployment — inference — signaling a sharper focus on performance-per-dollar in enterprise AI workloads.
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Maia 200: The AI accelerator built for inference
Today, we’re proud to introduce Maia 200, a breakthrough inference accelerator engineered to dramatically improve the economics of AI token generation. Maia 200 is an AI inference powerhouse: an accelerator built on TSMC’s 3nm process with native FP8/FP4…
⚡️ .NET 10 and AI Take Center Stage at NDC London 2026
Microsoft is bringing the .NET team to NDC London 2026 for deep dives into .NET 10, Azure, and AI-driven development. Expect hands-on sessions and one-on-one meetups that showcase how the .NET ecosystem is evolving toward a more intelligent, cloud-connected future.
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Microsoft is bringing the .NET team to NDC London 2026 for deep dives into .NET 10, Azure, and AI-driven development. Expect hands-on sessions and one-on-one meetups that showcase how the .NET ecosystem is evolving toward a more intelligent, cloud-connected future.
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Join Microsoft at NDC London 2026 – Let’s Build the Future of .NET Together
Join Microsoft at NDC London 2026 for expert insights on .NET, Azure, AI, and cloud-native development from top speakers.
⚡️ Budget Bytes: AI Apps That Won’t Break the Bank
Microsoft’s new Budget Bytes series shows developers how to build production-grade AI apps on Azure for under $25. It’s a hands-on push toward making cloud intelligence accessible — because learning AI shouldn’t drain your wallet.
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Microsoft’s new Budget Bytes series shows developers how to build production-grade AI apps on Azure for under $25. It’s a hands-on push toward making cloud intelligence accessible — because learning AI shouldn’t drain your wallet.
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Introducing Budget Bytes: Build Powerful AI Apps for Under $25
When developers hear “cloud” and “AI,” their first thought is often about cost. “How much will this cost me to learn? Can I build something meaningful without racking up a surprise bill?” Budget Bytes is a new series is designed to inspire developers to…
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⚡️ Building Custom Metrics with System.Diagnostics.Metrics
Microsoft’s System.Diagnostics.Metrics API gives .NET developers a first-class way to define and consume custom metrics. The post walks through creating metrics and visualizing them via dotnet-counters — a clean, modern approach to real-time observability baked right into the .NET ecosystem.
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Microsoft’s System.Diagnostics.Metrics API gives .NET developers a first-class way to define and consume custom metrics. The post walks through creating metrics and visualizing them via dotnet-counters — a clean, modern approach to real-time observability baked right into the .NET ecosystem.
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Creating and consuming metrics with System.Diagnostics.Metrics APIs
In this post I provide an introduction to the System.Diagnostics.Metrics API, and show how to create a custom metric and read it with dotnet-coutners
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⚡️ Visual Studio adds long‑awaited editor controls
The January update brings long‑requested tweaks that give developers finer control over how the Visual Studio editor looks and feels. A modest release on paper, but a meaningful one for anyone who lives in the IDE daily — more personalization, less friction, and smoother flow.
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The January update brings long‑requested tweaks that give developers finer control over how the Visual Studio editor looks and feels. A modest release on paper, but a meaningful one for anyone who lives in the IDE daily — more personalization, less friction, and smoother flow.
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Visual Studio January Update — Enhanced Editor Experience
Explore Visual Studio January update for new features that enhance your editor experience and boost your productivity.
⚡️ .NET AI Essentials redefines intelligent app building
Microsoft’s new Microsoft.Extensions.AI library gives developers a unified API to build AI-driven .NET apps — no matter which LLM provider they choose. One interface ties together middleware, telemetry, and structured outputs, streamlining the path to production-grade generative solutions.
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Microsoft’s new Microsoft.Extensions.AI library gives developers a unified API to build AI-driven .NET apps — no matter which LLM provider they choose. One interface ties together middleware, telemetry, and structured outputs, streamlining the path to production-grade generative solutions.
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.NET AI Essentials – The Core Building Blocks Explained
Learn how Microsoft.Extensions.AI provides a unified API for building intelligent .NET applications with any LLM provider - one interface, endless possibilities, with built-in middleware, telemetry, structured outputs and more.
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⚡️ Copilot Learns Cosmos DB in Under a Minute
GitHub Copilot CLI can now act as a true Azure Cosmos DB expert with the new Agent Kit. Load it once, and it knows how to review, generate, and optimize Terraform, Bicep, Docker, and CI/CD configs — all from your terminal. AI-driven infrastructure just got a serious upgrade.
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GitHub Copilot CLI can now act as a true Azure Cosmos DB expert with the new Agent Kit. Load it once, and it knows how to review, generate, and optimize Terraform, Bicep, Docker, and CI/CD configs — all from your terminal. AI-driven infrastructure just got a serious upgrade.
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Accelerate Your Cosmos DB Infrastructure with GitHub Copilot CLI and Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit
Modern infrastructure work is increasingly agent driven, but only if your AI actually understands the platform you’re deploying. This guide shows how to turn GitHub Copilot CLI into an Azure Cosmos DB aware infrastructure expert by loading the Azure Cosmos…
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⚡️ GitHub Copilot Turns Pro for Azure Cosmos DB
With the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit, GitHub Copilot CLI can now act as an infrastructure-savvy assistant that truly understands Microsoft’s cloud database. In seconds, it learns best practices to review and optimize Terraform, Bicep, Docker, and CI/CD setups right from the terminal — making AI a genuine part of infra engineering workflow.
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With the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit, GitHub Copilot CLI can now act as an infrastructure-savvy assistant that truly understands Microsoft’s cloud database. In seconds, it learns best practices to review and optimize Terraform, Bicep, Docker, and CI/CD setups right from the terminal — making AI a genuine part of infra engineering workflow.
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Accelerate Your Cosmos DB Infrastructure with GitHub Copilot CLI and Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit
Give GitHub Copilot CLI expert Cosmos DB knowledge with the cosmosdb-agent-kit. 45+ best practices for data modeling, partitioning, and Terraform deployment.
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⚡️ Building Agentic Apps with Cosmos DB and LangChain.js
Episode 111 of Azure Cosmos DB TV dives into how developers can run agent-powered applications on a fully serverless stack. Mark Brown and Yohan Lasorsa show an end-to-end case where transactional data and AI-driven experiences live seamlessly in one platform — no extra infrastructure, no operational drag.
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Episode 111 of Azure Cosmos DB TV dives into how developers can run agent-powered applications on a fully serverless stack. Mark Brown and Yohan Lasorsa show an end-to-end case where transactional data and AI-driven experiences live seamlessly in one platform — no extra infrastructure, no operational drag.
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Azure Cosmos DB TV Recap – From Burger to Bots – Agentic Apps with Cosmos DB and LangChain.js | Ep. 111
In Episode 111 of Azure Cosmos DB TV, host Mark Brown is joined by Yohan Lasorsa to explore how developers can build agent-powered applications using a fully serverless architecture. This episode focuses on a practical, end-to-end example that demonstrates…
⚡️ ReSharper and Rider 2025.3.2 Bring Polished .NET Updates
JetBrains rolls out version 2025.3.2 of ReSharper, Rider, and .NET tools — a maintenance release that sharpens stability and workflow integration. Users can grab the update directly from within their IDEs, the Toolbox app, or the JetBrains site.
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JetBrains rolls out version 2025.3.2 of ReSharper, Rider, and .NET tools — a maintenance release that sharpens stability and workflow integration. Users can grab the update directly from within their IDEs, the Toolbox app, or the JetBrains site.
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⚡️ JetBrains ships 2025.3 update for .NET tools
Rider, ReSharper, and the full .NET toolchain just got a 2025.3 refresh. The update improves stability and adds refinements across the stack, including tighter ACP agent integration. Developers can install it right from within the IDE or via JetBrains Toolbox for a smoother upgrade path.
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Rider, ReSharper, and the full .NET toolchain just got a 2025.3 refresh. The update improves stability and adds refinements across the stack, including tighter ACP agent integration. Developers can install it right from within the IDE or via JetBrains Toolbox for a smoother upgrade path.
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⚡️ January 2026 Azure SDK Release Highlights
Microsoft ships its January 2026 Azure SDK update, keeping the monthly cadence that developers rely on for cloud stability. The release brings fresh libraries and API updates across services, reinforcing the company’s push for predictable, developer-first iteration in the Azure ecosystem.
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Microsoft ships its January 2026 Azure SDK update, keeping the monthly cadence that developers rely on for cloud stability. The release brings fresh libraries and API updates across services, reinforcing the company’s push for predictable, developer-first iteration in the Azure ecosystem.
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Azure SDK Release (January 2026)
Azure SDK releases every month. This post includes the January 2026's highlights and release notes.
⚡️ Azure Developer CLI boosts config power and speed
The January 2026 update of Azure Developer CLI (azd) focuses on sharper configuration control and measurable performance gains. Microsoft’s developer tool now streamlines environment setup and deployment, cutting friction for cloud projects built on Azure.
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The January 2026 update of Azure Developer CLI (azd) focuses on sharper configuration control and measurable performance gains. Microsoft’s developer tool now streamlines environment setup and deployment, cutting friction for cloud projects built on Azure.
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Azure Developer CLI (azd) – January 2026: Configuration & Performance
Explore the January 2026 release of the Azure Developer CLI. Discover new features in versions 1.23.0, 1.23.1 and 1.23.2