⚡️ Overview of C# Null-Coalescing Operators
C# has null-coalescing operators called ?? and ??=. The ?? operator gives the value on the left if it is not null, or the value on the right if the left is null. The ??= operator will set the value on the left if it is null.
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C# has null-coalescing operators called ?? and ??=. The ?? operator gives the value on the left if it is not null, or the value on the right if the left is null. The ??= operator will set the value on the left if it is null.
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dotInsights | August 2025 | The .NET Tools Blog
Did you know? A feature of C# is null-coalescing operators. The ?? operator (null-coalescing operator) returns the left-hand operand if it is not null; otherwise, it evaluates and returns the rig
⚡️ Secret Validity Checks Added to GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps
GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps now has secret validity checks. Each secret alert will show if the secret is still usable or if it could not be checked.
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GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps now has secret validity checks. Each secret alert will show if the secret is still usable or if it could not be checked.
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Hunting Living Secrets: Secret Validity Checks Arrive in GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps
If you’ve ever waded through a swamp of secret scanning alerts wondering, “Which of these are actually dangerous right now?” — this enhancement is for you. Secret validity checks in GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps (and the standalone Secret Protection…
⚡️ Choosing the right .NET core Image for your workload
Engineer MxBill broke down the official .NET container images into layers and families, explaining the difference between runtime, aspnet, sdk, and minimalist distroless variants.
This article compares sizes, capabilities, and use cases, as well as tips for improving security and performance.
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Engineer MxBill broke down the official .NET container images into layers and families, explaining the difference between runtime, aspnet, sdk, and minimalist distroless variants.
This article compares sizes, capabilities, and use cases, as well as tips for improving security and performance.
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Medium
All the .NET Core Opsy Things
Part 1: Choosing the right .NET core Image for your workload
⚡️ GPT-5 Available in Visual Studio with GitHub Copilot
GPT-5, the newest model from OpenAI, is now in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio. It gives faster answers and improved help for writing and reading code.
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GPT-5, the newest model from OpenAI, is now in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio. It gives faster answers and improved help for writing and reading code.
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Microsoft News
GPT-5 Now Available in Visual Studio
We’re excited to share that GPT-5, OpenAI’s latest frontier model, is now rolling out in GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio.GPT-5 offers faster responses and even better performance for writing and understanding code.
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⚡️ .NET 10 Preview 7 Release and Features
.NET 10 Preview 7 has been released. This version brings new features to the .NET runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, and .NET MAUI.
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.NET 10 Preview 7 has been released. This version brings new features to the .NET runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, and .NET MAUI.
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.NET 10 Preview 7 is now available!
Find out about the new features in .NET 10 Preview 7 across the .NET runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, .NET MAUI, and more!
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⚡️ Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra v5.0 Released
Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra has been upgraded to version 5.0 and is now available. This update brings new features and better performance for cloud-based applications and data teams.
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Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra has been upgraded to version 5.0 and is now available. This update brings new features and better performance for cloud-based applications and data teams.
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Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra v5.0 Generally Available!
Upgrade to Cassandra v5.0 in Azure Managed Instance for enhanced performance, ACID transactions, vector search, and seamless scalability for modern cloud-native apps.
⚡️ GPT-5 Now in Visual Studio's GitHub Copilot
Microsoft said that OpenAI's new GPT-5 model is now part of the GitHub Copilot tool in Visual Studio. This follows the recent launch of GPT-5.
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Microsoft said that OpenAI's new GPT-5 model is now part of the GitHub Copilot tool in Visual Studio. This follows the recent launch of GPT-5.
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Visual Studio Magazine
Visual Studio Gets GPT-5 -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft today announced OpenAI's latest and greatest frontier AI model is now available to the GitHub Copilot tool within the company's flagship Visual Studio IDE, just days after it was released.
⚡️ Azure DevOps Shows OAuth Client Secrets Only Once
From September, Azure DevOps will display new OAuth client secrets just one time when they are made. Later, secrets cannot be seen in the UI or API.
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From September, Azure DevOps will display new OAuth client secrets just one time when they are made. Later, secrets cannot be seen in the UI or API.
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Microsoft News
Azure DevOps OAuth Client Secrets Now Shown Only Once
We’re making an important change to how Azure DevOps displays OAuth client secrets to align with industry best practices and improve our overall security posture. Starting September, newly generated client secrets will be shown only once at the time of creation.…
⚡️ Using Azure DevOps Pipelines with Azure Developer CLI
This text explains how to use Azure DevOps YAML pipelines together with Azure Developer CLI to move code from development to production. It shows a way to build and deploy the same code in different environments, using the same steps as in a GitHub Actions example.
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This text explains how to use Azure DevOps YAML pipelines together with Azure Developer CLI to move code from development to production. It shows a way to build and deploy the same code in different environments, using the same steps as in a GitHub Actions example.
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Azure Developer CLI: From Dev to Prod with Azure DevOps Pipelines
Building on our previous post about implementing dev-to-prod promotion with GitHub Actions, this follow-up demonstrates the same “build once, deploy everywhere” pattern using Azure DevOps Pipelines. You’ll learn how to leverage Azure DevOps YAML pipelines…
⚡️ VS Live! Redmond Event Brings Developers Together
Visual Studio Live! took place at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, where developers joined sessions and met with Product Managers and engineers from Visual Studio, Azure, and GitHub Copilot. Attendees asked questions and connected with experts during the event.
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Visual Studio Live! took place at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, where developers joined sessions and met with Product Managers and engineers from Visual Studio, Azure, and GitHub Copilot. Attendees asked questions and connected with experts during the event.
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From Redmond to San Diego: VS Live! Highlights, Session Examples, and What’s Next
Watch Microsoft-led sessions from Visual Studio Live! @ Microsoft HQ on-demand. Keynotes, deep dives, and demos from Visual Studio, Azure, and GitHub Copilot experts—plus save on upcoming VS Live! San Diego registration.
⚡️ Agentic AI and Its Uses in Azure AI Foundry
Agentic AI can reason, act, and work together instead of just giving information. The Azure AI Foundry gives more details about how to use agentic AI and how it works.
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Agentic AI can reason, act, and work together instead of just giving information. The Azure AI Foundry gives more details about how to use agentic AI and how it works.
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Agent Factory: The new era of agentic AI—common use cases and design patterns | Microsoft Azure Blog
Instead of simply delivering information, agents reason, act, and collaborate—bridging the gap between knowledge and outcomes. Learn more about agentic AI in Azure AI Foundry.
⚡️ New Features in .NET 10 Preview 7
The new .NET 10 Preview 7 brings a XAML Source Generator for .NET MAUI and adds PipeReader support in System.Text.Json. This update also has fixes and improvements for desktop, web, and libraries.
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The new .NET 10 Preview 7 brings a XAML Source Generator for .NET MAUI and adds PipeReader support in System.Text.Json. This update also has fixes and improvements for desktop, web, and libraries.
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XAML Speeds Up, JSON Gets Smarter in .NET 10 Preview 7 -- Visual Studio Magazine
The update includes a new XAML Source Generator for .NET MAUI and PipeReader support in System.Text.Json. The release also delivers a range of improvements across desktop, web, and libraries, plus numerous fixes and optimizations after data/desktop devs were…
⚡️ ReSharper 2025.2 Performance Updates
ReSharper 2025.2 brings faster startup, quicker code changes, and better handling of Razor and Blazor. It now also supports running some processes outside the main program to make things work faster.
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ReSharper 2025.2 brings faster startup, quicker code changes, and better handling of Razor and Blazor. It now also supports running some processes outside the main program to make things work faster.
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Next-Level Performance Improvements in ReSharper 2025.2 | The .NET Tools Blog
The 2025.2 release of ReSharper introduces a number of performance and responsiveness improvements across several key areas. This post outlines the most notable updates, including out-of-process suppo
⚡️ ReSharper and .NET Tools 2025.2 Update Released
The new 2025.2 version of ReSharper brings faster performance and better response in key areas. It adds out-of-process support, quicker solution startup, improved refactorings, and better handling for Razor and Blazor.
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The new 2025.2 version of ReSharper brings faster performance and better response in key areas. It adds out-of-process support, quicker solution startup, improved refactorings, and better handling for Razor and Blazor.
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ReSharper and the .NET Tools 2025.2 Are Out! | The .NET Tools Blog
ReSharper and the .NET tools 2025.2 are available for download. This release introduces the public preview of ReSharper’s Out-of-Process mode, adds support for the latest C# 14 and C++26 features, and
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⚡️ Rider 2025.2 Release Adds New Features and Improvements
Rider 2025.2 brings better performance and faster response in many parts of the software. The update adds features like Junie, OpenTelemetry in the IDE, support for game development, out-of-process support, quicker solution startup, faster refactorings, and improved handling of Razor and Blazor.
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Rider 2025.2 brings better performance and faster response in many parts of the software. The update adds features like Junie, OpenTelemetry in the IDE, support for game development, out-of-process support, quicker solution startup, faster refactorings, and improved handling of Razor and Blazor.
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Rider 2025.2 Is Here with Junie, In-IDE OpenTelemetry, Game Dev Upgrades, and More | The .NET Tools Blog
Rider 2025.2 delivers a big step forward in intelligent development tooling, bringing AI deeper into your workflow with Junie – our AI coding agent – along with runtime observability through the new O
⚡️ Better Code Search in Visual Studio with Semantic Search
The Visual Studio 17.14.11 update adds Remote Semantic Search to the chat and code search tools. This new feature helps users find parts of their code more quickly and accurately.
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The Visual Studio 17.14.11 update adds Remote Semantic Search to the chat and code search tools. This new feature helps users find parts of their code more quickly and accurately.
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Microsoft News
Improving Codebase Awareness in Visual Studio Chat
Our new Remote Semantic Search integration helps you find exactly what you need faster and with greater precision than ever before.
⚡️ 2025 Visual Studio Magazine Reader's Choice Awards Announced
The 31st annual Reader's Choice Awards from Visual Studio Magazine named the tools and solutions that developers use to build, test, deploy, and take care of applications. These awards highlight what is important to developers in their daily work.
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The 31st annual Reader's Choice Awards from Visual Studio Magazine named the tools and solutions that developers use to build, test, deploy, and take care of applications. These awards highlight what is important to developers in their daily work.
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Visual Studio Magazine
31st Annual Visual Studio Magazine Reader's Choice Awards Announced -- Visual Studio Magazine
The 2025 Reader's Choice Awards recognize the solutions developers themselves rely on every day to build, test, deploy and maintain world-class applications.
⚡️ Data Encryption in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore
Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore always keeps data safe by using AES-256 to encrypt it when it is stored. This protection works with any cluster setup and is managed with a special service key.
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Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore always keeps data safe by using AES-256 to encrypt it when it is stored. This protection works with any cluster setup and is managed with a special service key.
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Data encryption with customer-managed key (CMK) for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore
Learn how Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore ensures built-in AES-256 encryption by default and offers customer-managed key (CMK) support for advanced security and compliance.
⚡️ Microsoft Shares Plans for Visual Studio Updates
Microsoft talked about new changes for Visual Studio at its headquarters. The updates include monthly releases, a new big version, more AI and Copilot features, and changes based on what users want to make the program faster and easier to use.
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Microsoft talked about new changes for Visual Studio at its headquarters. The updates include monthly releases, a new big version, more AI and Copilot features, and changes based on what users want to make the program faster and easier to use.
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Visual Studio's Next Act: Faster, Smarter, More AI-Driven -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft used the Visual Studio Live! keynote at its Redmond headquarters to unveil the future of its flagship IDE, including monthly updates, a new major version, deeper AI and Copilot integration, and user-driven enhancements aimed at boosting speed, flexibility…
⚡️ NuGet MCP Server Preview Released
A preview of the NuGet MCP Server is now available. It gives Copilot realtime details about packages and new options for updating them.
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A preview of the NuGet MCP Server is now available. It gives Copilot realtime details about packages and new options for updating them.
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Announcing the NuGet MCP Server Preview
We've released a preview of the NuGet MCP Server, which extends Copilot by providing realtime information about packages and adds advanced functionality around updating packages.
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⚡️ OpenAI Releases GPT-5 for Microsoft Developers
OpenAI shared news about GPT-5 in an announcement called 'GPT-5 and the new era of work.' Microsoft made GPT-5 ready for developers to use and add to their apps on the same day it launched.
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OpenAI shared news about GPT-5 in an announcement called 'GPT-5 and the new era of work.' Microsoft made GPT-5 ready for developers to use and add to their apps on the same day it launched.
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GPT-5 for Microsoft Developers
OpenAI announced GPT-5 last week in “GPT-5 and the new era of work“. Working with OpenAI, we rolled out GPT-5 support the day it launched, making sure you can use and build with it and integrate it into your applications immediately. We’ve got you covered…