⚡️ SqlVector Support in EF Core and Dapper for Azure SQL
The SqlVector type is now generally available with EF Core and Dapper for Azure SQL. Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1 also adds a way to send vector data in binary form with a new class.
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The SqlVector type is now generally available with EF Core and Dapper for Azure SQL. Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1 also adds a way to send vector data in binary form with a new class.
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Using the new SqlVector type with EF Core and Dapper
Azure SQL vector support has been generally available for a few months now, and the ecosystem is quickly evolving to make working with vectors in your applications as seamless and efficient as possible. With the release of Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 6.1, developers…
⚡️ No Visual Studio IDE for Linux or macOS
Microsoft has confirmed that the full Visual Studio IDE will stay only on Windows. The company suggests using Visual Studio Code for making programs on Linux and macOS.
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Microsoft has confirmed that the full Visual Studio IDE will stay only on Windows. The company suggests using Visual Studio Code for making programs on Linux and macOS.
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Visual Studio Magazine
Confirmed, Finally, Again: No Visual Studio IDE for Linux/macOS -- Visual Studio Magazine
Keep asking; it ain't happening. Microsoft has reaffirmed that its full-featured Visual Studio IDE will remain exclusive to Windows, ending a years-long debate over bringing it to Linux and macOS by directing developers to use Visual Studio Code for cross…
⚡️ Tool for Automatic Windows Sleep After Timer
The text talks about a small .NET Native AOT tool called sleep-pc. This tool makes a Windows computer go to sleep after a set time.
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The text talks about a small .NET Native AOT tool called sleep-pc. This tool makes a Windows computer go to sleep after a set time.
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Andrew Lock | .NET Escapades
sleep-pc: a .NET Native AOT tool to make Windows sleep after a timeout
In this post I describe a small native AOT .NET tool that I built to force a Windows PC to go to sleep after a timer expires
⚡️ Agentic AI Solutions Unveiled at Migrate and Modernize Summit
A new group of agentic AI options was announced at the Migrate and Modernize Summit. These solutions aim to speed up changes and make it easier for groups to update their systems.
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A new group of agentic AI options was announced at the Migrate and Modernize Summit. These solutions aim to speed up changes and make it easier for groups to update their systems.
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Microsoft Azure Blog
Announcing migration and modernization agentic AI tools | Microsoft Azure Blog
At the Migrate and Modernize Summit, we’re announcing a set of agentic AI solutions and offerings to speed transformation and reduce friction. Learn more.
⚡️ Azure Cobalt 100 VMs Drive Performance and Efficiency
Azure Cobalt 100 systems are made to give strong performance while saving energy and money. They support many kinds of work tasks in real-world settings.
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Azure Cobalt 100 systems are made to give strong performance while saving energy and money. They support many kinds of work tasks in real-world settings.
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Microsoft Azure Blog
How Azure Cobalt 100 VMs are powering real-world solutions, delivering performance and efficiency results | Microsoft Azure Blog
Learn how you can accelerate product development, scale analytics platforms, or improve user experiences with Azure Cobalt 100 VMs.
⚡️ Agent Factory: Open AI Agent Ecosystem for Enterprises
Agent Factory is about building an AI agent system for businesses that is open, safe, and able to work with other systems. The goal is to help companies use AI agents in a way that lets them connect and share safely.
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Agent Factory is about building an AI agent system for businesses that is open, safe, and able to work with other systems. The goal is to help companies use AI agents in a way that lets them connect and share safely.
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Microsoft Azure Blog
Agent Factory: Designing the open agentic web stack | Microsoft Azure Blog
Find out how the agentic web stack—a cohesive, interoperable ecosystem—can help you fully harness the potential of AI agents.
⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 Insiders: Podman for Container Development
Podman is an open-source container engine known for working without a central daemon and allowing rootless use. It is compatible with Docker CLI commands and is often used for its security features and flexibility, making it common in large companies and cloud systems.
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Podman is an open-source container engine known for working without a central daemon and allowing rootless use. It is compatible with Docker CLI commands and is often used for its security features and flexibility, making it common in large companies and cloud systems.
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Visual Studio 2026 Insiders: Using Podman for Container Development
Podman is an open-source container engine that has rapidly gained popularity for its daemonless architecture, rootless operation, and compatibility with Docker CLI commands. Unlike Docker, Podman does not require a central daemon, offering improved security…
⚡️ Text-to-Image in .NET
The text explains how to make images from written prompts using tools in Microsoft's .NET AI extensions. It shows how the .NET platform uses special methods to connect natural language and picture creation.
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The text explains how to make images from written prompts using tools in Microsoft's .NET AI extensions. It shows how the .NET platform uses special methods to connect natural language and picture creation.
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Exploring Text-to-Image capabilities in .NET
Learn how to generate images from natural language prompts using the universal abstractions in Microsoft's extensions for .NET AI.
⚡️ Rider Roadmap and Update Plans
Rider 2025.2 is now released and work on the 2025.3 version has started. The roadmap explains plans for Rider 2025.3 and lists what is coming in new updates for the 2025.2 series.
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Rider 2025.2 is now released and work on the 2025.3 version has started. The roadmap explains plans for Rider 2025.3 and lists what is coming in new updates for the 2025.2 series.
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The JetBrains Blog
Rider Roadmap: What to Expect From the Upcoming Updates and Releases | The .NET Tools Blog
With Rider 2025.2 already out in the wild and the 2025.3 release cycle underway, we want to take a step back and give you a broader picture of where Rider is headed. This roadmap covers our plans f
⚡️ Data API builder 1.6 Adds Flexible Logging Options
The new Data API builder 1.6 lets users set filters and levels for logs from the engine. This update also adds support for file and Azure Log Analytics as logging targets, along with earlier options like Application Insights and OpenTelemetry.
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The new Data API builder 1.6 lets users set filters and levels for logs from the engine. This update also adds support for file and Azure Log Analytics as logging targets, along with earlier options like Application Insights and OpenTelemetry.
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Microsoft News
Data API builder 1.6: Flexible Logging for Every Developer
Discover the new features of Data API builder 1.6, including support for Azure Log Analytics and improved logging options.
⚡️ Microsoft Marketplace Launch and Frontier Firms
Microsoft is launching a Marketplace that offers thousands of solutions to millions of customers. New companies called Frontier Firms are using AI-powered technology and human skills to change how work and innovation happen.
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Microsoft is launching a Marketplace that offers thousands of solutions to millions of customers. New companies called Frontier Firms are using AI-powered technology and human skills to change how work and innovation happen.
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The Official Microsoft Blog
Introducing Microsoft Marketplace — Thousands of solutions. Millions of customers. One Marketplace.
A new breed of industry-leading company is taking shape — Frontier Firms. These organizations blend human ambition with AI-powered technology to reshape how innovation is scaled, work is orchestrated and value is created. They’re accelerating AI transformation…
⚡️ Aspire 9.5 Release Details
Aspire 9.5 is now out. It brings a preview 'aspire update' command, lets you use a single-file AppHost, has better CLI and dashboard design, and adds new tools for AI and DevTunnels.
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Aspire 9.5 is now out. It brings a preview 'aspire update' command, lets you use a single-file AppHost, has better CLI and dashboard design, and adds new tools for AI and DevTunnels.
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Microsoft News
Announcing Aspire 9.5
Aspire 9.5 adds the preview 'aspire update' command, single-file AppHost, richer CLI and dashboard UX, and new integrations for AI, DevTunnels, and more.
⚡️ Copilot Now Supports .NET App Modernization in Visual Studio
The GitHub Copilot tool for Visual Studio can now help update and move .NET apps to Azure. It offers automated fixes, checks for known security issues, and helps apps run in containers.
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The GitHub Copilot tool for Visual Studio can now help update and move .NET apps to Azure. It offers automated fixes, checks for known security issues, and helps apps run in containers.
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Visual Studio Magazine
Copilot Does Azure-Focused .NET App Modernizations in Visual Studio -- Visual Studio Magazine
GitHub Copilot app modernization is now generally available in Visual Studio, providing AI-powered upgrades and Azure migration for .NET apps, with automated remediation, CVE scanning, and containerization support.
⚡️ Azure Basic Public IP Addresses Upgrade Required
Azure will stop using the Basic SKU for Public IP addresses. Users need to switch to the Standard SKU before the deadline, which comes with new rules and added features.
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Azure will stop using the Basic SKU for Public IP addresses. Users need to switch to the Standard SKU before the deadline, which comes with new rules and added features.
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⚡️ Microsoft Launches Unified Marketplace
On September 25, 2025, Microsoft announced a new Microsoft Marketplace that brings Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource together. The new platform is set up to offer cloud solutions, AI apps, agents, and industry tools in one place.
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On September 25, 2025, Microsoft announced a new Microsoft Marketplace that brings Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource together. The new platform is set up to offer cloud solutions, AI apps, agents, and industry tools in one place.
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⚡️ Google Play 16 KB Page Size Rule for .NET MAUI Apps
Google Play will soon require app page sizes to be no more than 16 KB. .NET MAUI app makers need to get ready for this rule by November 2025.
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Google Play will soon require app page sizes to be no more than 16 KB. .NET MAUI app makers need to get ready for this rule by November 2025.
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Microsoft News
Preparing Your .NET MAUI Apps for Google Play’s 16 KB Page Size Requirement
Learn about the upcoming 16 KB page size requirement for Google Play and how to ensure your .NET MAUI apps are ready for the November 2025 deadline.
⚡️ F# Weekly #39
The F# Weekly #39, 2025 update from amplifyingfsharp.io shares news and updates about F#. It covers the latest happenings and developments in the F# community.
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The F# Weekly #39, 2025 update from amplifyingfsharp.io shares news and updates about F#. It covers the latest happenings and developments in the F# community.
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Sergey Tihon's Blog
F# Weekly #39, 2025 – amplifyingfsharp.io
Welcome to F# Weekly, A roundup of F# content from this past week: News Announcing Aspire 9.5 – .NET Blog Exploring Text-to-Image capabilities in .NET – .NET Blog New Trusted Publishing…
⚡️ Composing Pure Haskell Assertions with HUnit and QuickCheck
The text explores how to combine pure assertions using HUnit and QuickCheck in Haskell. It points out that making these assertions work together is not always simple.
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The text explores how to combine pure assertions using HUnit and QuickCheck in Haskell. It points out that making these assertions work together is not always simple.
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ploeh blog
Composing pure Haskell assertions
With HUnit and QuickCheck examples.
⚡️ Switching Git HTTPS URLs to SSH with insteadOf
When working with Git, repository URLs are often in HTTPS format. The insteadOf setting in Git lets you change these URLs to SSH, making it easier to use SSH keys, even for submodules.
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When working with Git, repository URLs are often in HTTPS format. The insteadOf setting in Git lets you change these URLs to SSH, making it easier to use SSH keys, even for submodules.
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Using Git insteadOf to Automatically Replace HTTPS URLs with SSH
In this post, I describe how to use Git's insteadOf configuration to automatically rewrite HTTPS URLs to SSH URLs for seamless authentication.
⚡️ Grok 4 Launches on Azure AI Foundry
Grok 4, the newest model from xAI, is now in Azure AI Foundry. Microsoft and xAI worked together to bring strong reasoning features to a safe and controlled business platform.
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Grok 4, the newest model from xAI, is now in Azure AI Foundry. Microsoft and xAI worked together to bring strong reasoning features to a safe and controlled business platform.
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Microsoft Azure Blog
Grok 4 is now available in Microsoft Azure AI Foundry | Microsoft Azure Blog
Microsoft has partnered closely with xAI to bring Grok 4, their most advanced model delivering powerful reasoning, to Azure AI Foundry. Learn more.
⚡️ New HTTP Header Support in Data API builder 1.6
Data API builder 1.6 gives REST and GraphQL endpoints for different databases. With new HTTP headers, users can change how REST requests work, like making updates or finding new data. The If-Match header lets updates happen only if a row is there.
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Data API builder 1.6 gives REST and GraphQL endpoints for different databases. With new HTTP headers, users can change how REST requests work, like making updates or finding new data. The If-Match header lets updates happen only if a row is there.
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Microsoft News
Data API builder 1.6: Advanced Behaviors with Special HTTP Headers
Customize Data API builder with HTTP headers for enhanced control over REST and GraphQL endpoints in your projects.