⚡️ Streamline Your Git Workflow in Visual Studio 2026
Visual Studio 2026 tightens the loop between code and collaboration. From creating topic branches to managing pull requests, Git tasks now flow faster and cleaner inside the IDE—so you can debug, review, and ship before lunch without leaving your coding context.
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Visual Studio 2026 tightens the loop between code and collaboration. From creating topic branches to managing pull requests, Git tasks now flow faster and cleaner inside the IDE—so you can debug, review, and ship before lunch without leaving your coding context.
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Microsoft News
Streamlining your Git workflow with Visual Studio 2026
You’re a .NET developer with a busy morning, and an Azure DevOps ticket drops: “Login endpoint 500s under load.” You’ve got to fix it, review a teammate’s feature branch, and keep your repo clean – all before lunch. Visual Studio’s Git tools turn this everyday…
⚡️ Microsoft Ignite 2025: AI gets truly agentic
At Microsoft Ignite 2025, the spotlight was on ‘agentic AI’—systems that don’t just analyze but act. With over 220,000 participants worldwide, the event showcased how cloud-native intelligence is evolving from reactive assistants to proactive collaborators driving enterprise transformation.
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At Microsoft Ignite 2025, the spotlight was on ‘agentic AI’—systems that don’t just analyze but act. With over 220,000 participants worldwide, the event showcased how cloud-native intelligence is evolving from reactive assistants to proactive collaborators driving enterprise transformation.
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Microsoft Ignite 2025 Recap: Agentic AI, Foundry, and Azure Innovations
Explore the biggest announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2025, including agentic AI, Claude in Foundry, and next-gen Copilot agents. Learn more.
⚡️ Copilot now upgrades your JavaScript code
Microsoft is testing a GitHub Copilot-powered tool in VS Code Insiders that automatically modernizes JavaScript and TypeScript projects—updating npm dependencies and resolving breaking changes. It’s Copilot moving from code suggestion to hands-on code maintenance.
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Microsoft is testing a GitHub Copilot-powered tool in VS Code Insiders that automatically modernizes JavaScript and TypeScript projects—updating npm dependencies and resolving breaking changes. It’s Copilot moving from code suggestion to hands-on code maintenance.
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Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft Tests Copilot-Powered Tool to Modernize JavaScript/TypeScript in VS Code -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft previews a GitHub Copilot-powered VS Code Insiders tool that modernizes JavaScript/TypeScript apps by upgrading npm dependencies and fixing breaking changes.
⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB evolves into a search-native database
The line between databases and search engines is fading — fast. Azure Cosmos DB now moves beyond classic OLTP to embed search capabilities at its core, reflecting how AI and autonomous agents increasingly demand unified, context-rich data access. The era of separate indexing and querying systems may be closing.
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The line between databases and search engines is fading — fast. Azure Cosmos DB now moves beyond classic OLTP to embed search capabilities at its core, reflecting how AI and autonomous agents increasingly demand unified, context-rich data access. The era of separate indexing and querying systems may be closing.
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Azure Cosmos DB : Becoming a Search-Native Database
Azure Cosmos DB is becoming a search‑native database that unifies vector search, full‑text search, and hybrid relevance ranking to power real‑time AI search experiences at global scale.
⚡️ Rider and ReSharper 2025.3.0.4 bring key AI upgrades
The latest 2025.3.0.4 updates for Rider and ReSharper sharpen JetBrains’ AI integration and squash critical bugs. Developers get a refined multi-agent chat experience with Junie and Claude, boosting code assistance inside the IDE. It’s a small version bump with a distinctly smarter workflow payoff.
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The latest 2025.3.0.4 updates for Rider and ReSharper sharpen JetBrains’ AI integration and squash critical bugs. Developers get a refined multi-agent chat experience with Junie and Claude, boosting code assistance inside the IDE. It’s a small version bump with a distinctly smarter workflow payoff.
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Rider and ReSharper 2025.3.0.4: Important Updates Released | The .NET Tools Blog
Another set of updates for the 2025.3 versions of ReSharper and Rider has just been released. This release contains important bug-fixes as well as feature updates. Let’s take a look at what’s been
⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB Emulator Expands Query Power
The Linux-based Azure Cosmos DB vNext Emulator now supports a broader set of query patterns — a welcome boost for developers building and testing locally in Docker. Running on Linux, macOS, or Windows, it cuts costs and dependencies while mirroring production-grade performance for local development.
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The Linux-based Azure Cosmos DB vNext Emulator now supports a broader set of query patterns — a welcome boost for developers building and testing locally in Docker. Running on Linux, macOS, or Windows, it cuts costs and dependencies while mirroring production-grade performance for local development.
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Microsoft News
Azure Cosmos DB vNext Emulator: Query and Observability Enhancements
Learn about the new features of the Azure Cosmos DB Linux emulator, including enhanced queries and OpenTelemetry support.
⚡️ Azure Storage pushes data resilience forward
Microsoft is tightening its grip on enterprise data strategy with fresh Azure Storage innovations. From mission-critical uptime to legacy modernization, the platform now doubles down on resilience and flexibility — a clear signal that cloud storage is evolving beyond utility into a driver of transformation.
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Microsoft is tightening its grip on enterprise data strategy with fresh Azure Storage innovations. From mission-critical uptime to legacy modernization, the platform now doubles down on resilience and flexibility — a clear signal that cloud storage is evolving beyond utility into a driver of transformation.
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Azure Storage innovations: Unlocking the future of data | Microsoft Azure Blog
Learn how Azure Storage is redefining what’s possible in the public cloud and driving the next wave of AI-powered transformation.
⚡️ GitHub Copilot CLI supercharges Windows Terminal
Personalization meets AI in the command line: by integrating GitHub Copilot CLI with Windows Terminal, developers can now code, query, and automate without leaving their shell. From custom layouts to instant AI assistance, the terminal becomes both workspace and collaborator.
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Personalization meets AI in the command line: by integrating GitHub Copilot CLI with Windows Terminal, developers can now code, query, and automate without leaving their shell. From custom layouts to instant AI assistance, the terminal becomes both workspace and collaborator.
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Microsoft News
Making Windows Terminal awesome with GitHub Copilot CLI
As someone who lives and breathes in the command line, I love making my terminal feel like home. Windows Terminal is full of personalization options that really allow for a custom experience. Additionally, I can stay within my terminal for my development…
⚡️ GPT‑5.2 Sets a New Bar for Enterprise AI
Microsoft Foundry introduces GPT‑5.2, taking enterprise AI to a new level with stronger reasoning, agentic workflows, and built‑in compliance. Designed for developers and tech leaders who need power and accountability in production-ready AI systems.
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Microsoft Foundry introduces GPT‑5.2, taking enterprise AI to a new level with stronger reasoning, agentic workflows, and built‑in compliance. Designed for developers and tech leaders who need power and accountability in production-ready AI systems.
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GPT‑5.2 in Microsoft Foundry: Enterprise AI Reinvented | Microsoft Azure Blog
Explore GPT‑5.2 in Microsoft Foundry—advanced reasoning, agentic execution, and compliance-ready AI for enterprise scale.
⚡️ dtSearch adds Linux ARM64 and sharper data parsing
The 2025.02 release of dtSearch brings full Linux ARM64 builds and refreshed x64/ARM64 versions for Windows and macOS. JSON and CSV processing also get a boost — a practical upgrade for enterprises and developers handling large-scale indexing and analytics workloads.
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The 2025.02 release of dtSearch brings full Linux ARM64 builds and refreshed x64/ARM64 versions for Windows and macOS. JSON and CSV processing also get a boost — a practical upgrade for enterprises and developers handling large-scale indexing and analytics workloads.
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Visual Studio Magazine
dtSearch Adds Linux ARM64 Build and Boosts JSON/CSV Support in 2025.02 Release -- Visual Studio Magazine
dtSearch version 2025.02 extends its search engine line with new Linux ARM64 support, updated x64/ARM64 builds for Windows and macOS, and enhanced JSON/CSV handling for high-volume enterprise and developer workloads.
⚡️ Azure DevOps Ends Global Personal Access Tokens
Microsoft is retiring Global Personal Access Tokens in Azure DevOps, closing a long‑standing security loophole. Global PATs gave users cross‑organization access with a single key — convenient, but risky. The move signals a tighter security posture for development teams managing sprawling DevOps estates.
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Microsoft is retiring Global Personal Access Tokens in Azure DevOps, closing a long‑standing security loophole. Global PATs gave users cross‑organization access with a single key — convenient, but risky. The move signals a tighter security posture for development teams managing sprawling DevOps estates.
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Retirement of Global Personal Access Tokens in Azure DevOps
In the new year, we’ll be retiring the Global Personal Access Token (PAT) type in Azure DevOps. Global PATs allow users to authenticate across all accessible organizations. While this can feel convenient, a single credential with broad reach creates a concentrated…
⚡️ VS Code 1.107 doubles down on multi-agent AI
Microsoft’s November 2025 VS Code update pushes deeper into AI-native tooling. Version 1.107 strengthens multi-agent orchestration for GitHub Copilot and custom agents, adds a unified Language Models editor with new safety controls, and extends integration work with TypeScript 7 and MCP — signaling a mature, developer-centric AI workflow inside the editor itself.
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Microsoft’s November 2025 VS Code update pushes deeper into AI-native tooling. Version 1.107 strengthens multi-agent orchestration for GitHub Copilot and custom agents, adds a unified Language Models editor with new safety controls, and extends integration work with TypeScript 7 and MCP — signaling a mature, developer-centric AI workflow inside the editor itself.
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Visual Studio Magazine
VS Code 1.107 (November 2025 Update) Expands Multi-Agent Orchestration, Model Management -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft's November 2025 Visual Studio Code update (version 1.107) advances multi-agent orchestration for GitHub Copilot and custom agents, adds a centralized Language Models editor and new safety controls, and continues work on TypeScript 7 and MCP integration.
⚡️ GitHub Spark adds enterprise-grade features
GitHub expands Spark — its AI-driven, prompt-based app builder — with enterprise support, billing integration, and a refreshed UI. Still in public preview, Spark is shaping up as GitHub’s boldest step beyond Copilot toward full-stack AI-assisted development.
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GitHub expands Spark — its AI-driven, prompt-based app builder — with enterprise support, billing integration, and a refreshed UI. Still in public preview, Spark is shaping up as GitHub’s boldest step beyond Copilot toward full-stack AI-assisted development.
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GitHub Updates Spark, Its AI Prompt-Based App Builder -- Visual Studio Magazine
GitHub Spark, an AI app-generation tool separate from Copilot still in public preview, gains enterprise, billing, and UI upgrades in its latest update.
⚡️ Inside the Making of F#: 2025 Reflections
The latest F# Weekly dives deep into how the functional language keeps evolving in 2025. From design philosophy to community-driven tooling, it reveals what it takes to sustain innovation in a language built for clarity and composition — and why that still matters in the age of AI and polyglot stacks.
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The latest F# Weekly dives deep into how the functional language keeps evolving in 2025. From design philosophy to community-driven tooling, it reveals what it takes to sustain innovation in a language built for clarity and composition — and why that still matters in the age of AI and polyglot stacks.
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Sergey Tihon's Blog
F# Weekly #50, 2025 – Making of A Programming Language
Welcome to F# Weekly, A roundup of F# content from this past week: News .NET 10 Networking Improvements – .NET Blog Microsoft Learn MCP Server Elevates Development – .NET Blog Implement…
⚡️ Essential FFmpeg CLI tricks for video pros
FFmpeg keeps proving it's the Swiss Army knife of media processing. This concise cheat sheet distills key commands — from stripping audio tracks to optimizing videos for streaming — showing how a few flags can replace an entire batch of GUI tools.
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FFmpeg keeps proving it's the Swiss Army knife of media processing. This concise cheat sheet distills key commands — from stripping audio tracks to optimizing videos for streaming — showing how a few flags can replace an entire batch of GUI tools.
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Meziantou's blog
ffmpeg cheatsheet
In this post, I describe how to use ffmpeg for various video and audio processing tasks.
⚡️ When Tests Lie: The Hidden Risk in Automated Testing
Automated testing rests on a paradox — we trust code to validate code. A failing test before a passing one is more than ritual; it’s proof the system works. Forget that red-green-refactor loop, and you risk building confidence on a tautology instead of data.
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Automated testing rests on a paradox — we trust code to validate code. A failing test before a passing one is more than ritual; it’s proof the system works. Forget that red-green-refactor loop, and you risk building confidence on a tautology instead of data.
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ploeh blog
Tautological assertions are not always caused by aliasing
You can also make mistakes that compile in Haskell.
⚡️ How Visual Studio Turns Feedback Into Action
The Visual Studio team is pulling back the curtain on how user feedback actually shapes the product. Moving past the 'black hole' feeling of bug reports, Microsoft emphasizes a tighter feedback loop designed to make coding in VS smoother, faster, and truly responsive to developers’ voices.
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The Visual Studio team is pulling back the curtain on how user feedback actually shapes the product. Moving past the 'black hole' feeling of bug reports, Microsoft emphasizes a tighter feedback loop designed to make coding in VS smoother, faster, and truly responsive to developers’ voices.
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Microsoft News
Behind the scenes of the Visual Studio feedback system
Here on the Visual Studio team, our top priority is making your coding experience smoother and more enjoyable. And that begins with truly listening to your feedback. We understand that sometimes sharing your thoughts can feel like tossing bug reports and…
⚡️ Building iOS Widgets with .NET MAUI
.NET MAUI now lets developers build fully featured iOS widgets — from static tiles to interactive, dynamic elements. It bridges native iOS design with cross-platform C# workflows, bringing app extensions directly into the MAUI development flow.
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.NET MAUI now lets developers build fully featured iOS widgets — from static tiles to interactive, dynamic elements. It bridges native iOS design with cross-platform C# workflows, bringing app extensions directly into the MAUI development flow.
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Microsoft News
How to Build iOS Widgets with .NET MAUI
Build professional iOS widgets with .NET MAUI, from static displays to interactive widgets.
⚡️ Prompt Noise Is Undermining Your AI Accuracy
Overloaded prompts are silently wrecking AI reliability. Teams packing every policy, schema and edge case into a single context end up triggering hallucinations, not grounding. True optimization isn’t about more data—it’s about cleaner, sharper context that lets models focus on what really matters.
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Overloaded prompts are silently wrecking AI reliability. Teams packing every policy, schema and edge case into a single context end up triggering hallucinations, not grounding. True optimization isn’t about more data—it’s about cleaner, sharper context that lets models focus on what really matters.
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Build5Nines
Prompt Noise Is Killing Your AI Accuracy: How To Optimize Context For Grounded Output | Build5Nines
The most common reason an AI system “hallucinates” in production isn’t that the model is dumb. It’s that we’re drowning it.
⚡️ Building a .NET CLR Profiler with C# and NativeAOT
Profiling the .NET CLR no longer means diving into C++. Using C# together with NativeAOT and the Silhouette library, developers can now build lightweight, high-performance profilers in managed code. It’s a clean demonstration of how modern .NET tooling is closing the gap between runtime internals and everyday developer workflows.
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Profiling the .NET CLR no longer means diving into C++. Using C# together with NativeAOT and the Silhouette library, developers can now build lightweight, high-performance profilers in managed code. It’s a clean demonstration of how modern .NET tooling is closing the gap between runtime internals and everyday developer workflows.
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Andrew Lock | .NET Escapades
Creating a .NET CLR profiler using C# and NativeAOT with Silhouette
In this post I look at how to create a simple .NET profiler. But instead of using C++, the profiler uses C# and NativeAOT with the Silhouette library