⚡️ Microsoft doubles down on its Secure Future
A year into Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative, the company reports solid progress toward a safer digital ecosystem — accelerating security innovation and embedding resilience across its infrastructure. The November 2025 update underscores Microsoft’s push to lead by example in defending the modern software supply chain.
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A year into Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative, the company reports solid progress toward a safer digital ecosystem — accelerating security innovation and embedding resilience across its infrastructure. The November 2025 update underscores Microsoft’s push to lead by example in defending the modern software supply chain.
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Securing our future: November 2025 progress report on Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative
Read more about the key updates and milestones of Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative in the November 2025 SFI progress report.
⚡️ Code Coverage Isn’t the Enemy — Misuse Is
Veteran testers are clearing up a long‑standing myth: code coverage isn’t a worthless metric — chasing 100% is. The nuance matters. Coverage can still reveal weak spots when used wisely, but treating it as a success target misses the point entirely.
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Veteran testers are clearing up a long‑standing myth: code coverage isn’t a worthless metric — chasing 100% is. The nuance matters. Coverage can still reveal weak spots when used wisely, but treating it as a success target misses the point entirely.
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ploeh blog
100% coverage is not that trivial
Dispelling a myth I helped propagate.
⚡️ C# 14 unlocks extension properties and statics
C# 14 pushes extensions beyond methods — you can now add extension properties and static members to existing types. Polyfill libraries just got a serious power-up, making it easier to extend APIs cleanly without touching original code.
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C# 14 pushes extensions beyond methods — you can now add extension properties and static members to existing types. Polyfill libraries just got a serious power-up, making it easier to extend APIs cleanly without touching original code.
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C# 14 Extension Members: Enhancing Polyfill Libraries
Discover how C# 14 extension members extend beyond instance methods to include properties and static methods, enabling more comprehensive polyfill libraries.
⚡️ ReSharper & Rider 2025.3 land with full C# 14 support
JetBrains syncs ReSharper and Rider 2025.3 with the official .NET 10 SDK, bringing full C# 14 language feature support right out of the box. This release keeps both tools perfectly aligned with Microsoft’s ecosystem — a win for devs who want cutting-edge C# features without waiting on IDE updates.
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JetBrains syncs ReSharper and Rider 2025.3 with the official .NET 10 SDK, bringing full C# 14 language feature support right out of the box. This release keeps both tools perfectly aligned with Microsoft’s ecosystem — a win for devs who want cutting-edge C# features without waiting on IDE updates.
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The JetBrains Blog
C# 14 Language Features in ReSharper and Rider 2025.3 | The .NET Tools Blog
Last year marked the first time we shipped ReSharper and Rider side by side with the official .NET SDK release – and we're happy to announce that we've done it again with the 2025.3 release! Downlo
⚡️ OpenAPI.NET v3 lands its biggest overhaul yet
OpenAPI.NET v3 brings the framework’s most significant upgrade to date, expanding support for the full OpenAPI Specification (v3.1) and modernizing how .NET apps handle API definitions. Tighter tooling, improved validation, and streamlined document generation make this a serious boost for API-first .NET development.
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OpenAPI.NET v3 brings the framework’s most significant upgrade to date, expanding support for the full OpenAPI Specification (v3.1) and modernizing how .NET apps handle API definitions. Tighter tooling, improved validation, and streamlined document generation make this a serious boost for API-first .NET development.
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Microsoft News
OpenAPI.NET: The Biggest Update Ever
A celebratory announcement of what is new in OpenAPI.NET v2 and v3.
⚡️ Rider 2025.3 ships in sync with .NET 10 and C# 14
Rider 2025.3 lands right alongside the official .NET 10 and C# 14 release — maintaining JetBrains’ tight integration with the Microsoft stack. The update brings fresh fixes and stability improvements across ReSharper and Rider, continuing the tradition of day‑one support for the latest .NET tooling.
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Rider 2025.3 lands right alongside the official .NET 10 and C# 14 release — maintaining JetBrains’ tight integration with the Microsoft stack. The update brings fresh fixes and stability improvements across ReSharper and Rider, continuing the tradition of day‑one support for the latest .NET tooling.
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What’s Been Fixed in Rider 2025.3 | The .NET Tools Blog
Each release of JetBrains Rider is shaped by an ongoing conversation between our team and our users. Your feedback, bug reports, and upvotes complement our internal QA processes and performance tracki
⚡️ ReSharper C++ 2025.3 steps into C++26 and VS 2026
ReSharper C++ 2025.3 lands with full C++26 language support, faster Unreal Engine project startup, and compatibility with Visual Studio 2026. JetBrains keeps its sync pace with the official .NET SDK release, shipping ReSharper and Rider 2025.3 right alongside .NET 10 and C# 14.
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ReSharper C++ 2025.3 lands with full C++26 language support, faster Unreal Engine project startup, and compatibility with Visual Studio 2026. JetBrains keeps its sync pace with the official .NET SDK release, shipping ReSharper and Rider 2025.3 right alongside .NET 10 and C# 14.
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ReSharper C++ 2025.3: C++26 Language Support, Faster Unreal Engine Startup, and Visual Studio 2026 Compatibility | The ReSharper…
We’re excited to announce that ReSharper C++ 2025.3 is here, bringing major language updates, performance improvements, and a refined UI in the upcoming Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 release. This v
⚡️ ReSharper 2025.3 lands with day-one C# 14 support
ReSharper 2025.3 syncs perfectly with .NET 10 and C# 14 from day one, delivering full Visual Studio 2026 compatibility and faster performance across the board. JetBrains keeps pace with Microsoft’s ecosystem — devs get the upgrade edge right out of the gate.
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ReSharper 2025.3 syncs perfectly with .NET 10 and C# 14 from day one, delivering full Visual Studio 2026 compatibility and faster performance across the board. JetBrains keeps pace with Microsoft’s ecosystem — devs get the upgrade edge right out of the gate.
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ReSharper 2025.3: Day-One C# 14 Support, Visual Studio 2026 Compatibility, and Major Performance Gains | The .NET Tools Blog
We’re pleased to announce the release of ReSharper 2025.3 in sync with .NET 10, continuing our tradition of releases that deliver day-one support for the newest C# language features. This version b
⚡️ VS Code’s AI Editor Hits Second Open‑Source Milestone
Microsoft just open sourced VS Code’s inline suggestions system — a core piece of its AI editing stack. This marks the second milestone toward a fully open-source AI-powered editor, continuing its push to make intelligent code assistance transparent and community-driven.
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Microsoft just open sourced VS Code’s inline suggestions system — a core piece of its AI editing stack. This marks the second milestone toward a fully open-source AI-powered editor, continuing its push to make intelligent code assistance transparent and community-driven.
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Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft Reaches Second Milestone in Open-Source AI Editing for VS Code -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft open sourced the inline suggestions system in VS Code, marking the second milestone in its plan to build an open-source AI editor and continuing the work detailed in the first milestone reported earlier this year.
⚡️ Uno Platform Studio 2.0 Adds AI-Powered Dev Tools
Uno Platform Studio 2.0 steps up cross-platform .NET development with new AI-driven design, documentation, and runtime interaction tools. It’s a solid move toward faster, smarter app building across Windows, Web, Mac, and mobile—all in one familiar workflow.
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Uno Platform Studio 2.0 steps up cross-platform .NET development with new AI-driven design, documentation, and runtime interaction tools. It’s a solid move toward faster, smarter app building across Windows, Web, Mac, and mobile—all in one familiar workflow.
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Visual Studio Magazine
Uno Platform Studio 2.0 Adds New AI Tools for Cross-Platform .NET Development -- Visual Studio Magazine
Uno Platform released Studio 2.0, adding new AI-driven design, documentation, and runtime interaction tools to streamline cross-platform .NET development.
⚡️ Aspire 13 brings AI and cross‑language power
Aspire 13 lands with deep AI integration via the Model Context Protocol and a bold 'Aspireify anything' vision, letting any app join its distributed dev framework. The release strips the .NET label, adds pipeline automation, and extends first‑class support for JavaScript and Python — a clear move to unite more of the modern stack under one roof.
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Aspire 13 lands with deep AI integration via the Model Context Protocol and a bold 'Aspireify anything' vision, letting any app join its distributed dev framework. The release strips the .NET label, adds pipeline automation, and extends first‑class support for JavaScript and Python — a clear move to unite more of the modern stack under one roof.
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Microsoft Releases Aspire 13, Dropping the .NET Part -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft released Aspire 13 at .NET Conf 2025, adding AI integration through the Model Context Protocol and introducing the “Aspireify anything” concept to bring any app into its distributed development framework. The update also adds new pipeline automation…
⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 goes fully AI‑native
Visual Studio 2026 lands as the first truly AI‑native IDE — embedding intelligent agents, Copilot Workspace, and sharper Azure DevOps tools. It runs faster, stays compatible with .NET 10 and existing extensions, and brings a sleeker, more responsive UI. A serious leap toward intelligent developer workflows.
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Visual Studio 2026 lands as the first truly AI‑native IDE — embedding intelligent agents, Copilot Workspace, and sharper Azure DevOps tools. It runs faster, stays compatible with .NET 10 and existing extensions, and brings a sleeker, more responsive UI. A serious leap toward intelligent developer workflows.
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Visual Studio 2026 GA: 'First Intelligent Developer Environment (IDE)' -- Visual Studio Magazine
Visual Studio 2026 debuts as the world’s first AI-native IDE, introducing intelligent agents, faster performance, and full compatibility with .NET 10 and existing extensions. The release adds Copilot Workspace integration, improved Azure DevOps tooling, and…
⚡️ .NET 10 brings AI into the core stack
.NET 10 lands with native AI integration via the new Microsoft Agent Framework, weaving intelligent capabilities directly into the developer workflow. Alongside that, major performance gains and upgraded tooling make this one of the most substantial .NET updates in years.
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.NET 10 lands with native AI integration via the new Microsoft Agent Framework, weaving intelligent capabilities directly into the developer workflow. Alongside that, major performance gains and upgraded tooling make this one of the most substantial .NET updates in years.
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Visual Studio Magazine
.NET 10 Arrives with AI Integration, Performance Boosts, and New Tools -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft's .NET 10 release highlights AI integration through the new Microsoft Agent Framework and related extensions, alongside significant performance, language, and tooling upgrades across the ecosystem.
⚡️ VS Code 1.106 brings Agent HQ and stronger security
VS Code 1.106 lands with Agent HQ — a new hub to manage AI agents directly inside the editor. The update expands Model Context Protocol authentication and tightens workspace trust and security, refining how developers work and safeguard their AI-driven workflows.
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VS Code 1.106 lands with Agent HQ — a new hub to manage AI agents directly inside the editor. The update expands Model Context Protocol authentication and tightens workspace trust and security, refining how developers work and safeguard their AI-driven workflows.
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Visual Studio Magazine
VS Code 1.106 (October Update) Adds Agent HQ, New Security Controls -- Visual Studio Magazine
The October 2025 update to Visual Studio Code (v1.106) introduces Agent HQ for managing AI agents, expands Model Context Protocol authentication, and delivers improvements to security, trust, and the overall coding experience.
⚡️ GitHub Copilot gets smarter with Auto Model preview
GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio now auto‑selects the optimal AI model for each chat session, boosting response speed and accuracy. Paid users also get quicker replies plus a 10% cut on premium requests — a practical step toward more adaptive, cost‑efficient coding assistants.
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GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio now auto‑selects the optimal AI model for each chat session, boosting response speed and accuracy. Paid users also get quicker replies plus a 10% cut on premium requests — a practical step toward more adaptive, cost‑efficient coding assistants.
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GitHub Copilot Adds 'Auto Model' Selection Preview for Smarter, Faster Responses -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft introduced a new auto model selection feature in Visual Studio's Copilot Chat that automatically chooses the best available AI model for each session, improving performance and efficiency while offering paid users faster responses and a 10% discount…
⚡️ Azure MCP Server lands natively in Visual Studio 2026
Visual Studio 2026 now ships with Azure MCP Server built-in — no extra installs, no context switching. Developers can manage cloud resources and automate workflows directly inside the IDE using the Model Context Protocol. It’s a clean move toward more agentic, cloud-aware development.
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Visual Studio 2026 now ships with Azure MCP Server built-in — no extra installs, no context switching. Developers can manage cloud resources and automate workflows directly inside the IDE using the Model Context Protocol. It’s a clean move toward more agentic, cloud-aware development.
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Microsoft News
Azure MCP Server Now Built-In with Visual Studio 2026: A New Era for Agentic Workflows
Discover how Azure MCP Server integrates with Visual Studio 2026 to revolutionize your Azure development experience and efficiency.
⚡️ Visual Studio 2026 gets built‑in Azure MCP Server
Visual Studio 2026 now embeds the Azure MCP Server, turning the IDE into an 'Intelligent Developer Environment.' Developers can manage Azure resources through natural‑language prompts directly inside the editor — cloud orchestration just got dramatically more intuitive.
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Visual Studio 2026 now embeds the Azure MCP Server, turning the IDE into an 'Intelligent Developer Environment.' Developers can manage Azure resources through natural‑language prompts directly inside the editor — cloud orchestration just got dramatically more intuitive.
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Visual Studio Magazine
Visual Studio 2026 Integrates Azure MCP Server for Agentic Cloud Workflows -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft has added the Azure MCP Server directly into Visual Studio 2026, enabling developers to manage Azure resources through natural-language interactions inside the IDE, which the company says now stands for 'Intelligent Developer Environment.'
⚡️ F# shines at .NET Conf 2025 and #FsAdvent
F# takes the stage at .NET Conf 2025 with fresh community energy and real-world showcases. This week’s #FsAdvent highlights how F# developers push functional programming into production — from clean domain models to smarter tooling. A strong close to the year for the F# ecosystem.
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F# takes the stage at .NET Conf 2025 with fresh community energy and real-world showcases. This week’s #FsAdvent highlights how F# developers push functional programming into production — from clean domain models to smarter tooling. A strong close to the year for the F# ecosystem.
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Sergey Tihon's Blog
F# Weekly #46, 2025 – #FsAdvent & .NET Conf 2025
Welcome to F# Weekly, A roundup of F# content from this past week: News What’s new in F# 10 – F# Guide – .NET | Microsoft Learn What’s new in C# 14 | Microsoft Learn Announc…
⚡️ JetBrains heads to VSLive! Orlando
JetBrains is joining VSLive! Orlando next week, connecting directly with the .NET crowd. If you’re building on Visual Studio tech, this is your chance to talk tooling, performance, and the future of .NET development with the folks behind Rider and ReSharper.
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JetBrains is joining VSLive! Orlando next week, connecting directly with the .NET crowd. If you’re building on Visual Studio tech, this is your chance to talk tooling, performance, and the future of .NET development with the folks behind Rider and ReSharper.
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JetBrains Is Heading to VSLive! Orlando | The .NET Tools Blog
Next week we’ll be in Orlando, Florida for Visual Studio Live!, and if you work with .NET, we’d like to meet you.
⚡️ OpenAPI.NET Hits Major Leap with Dual v2/v3 Release
OpenAPI.NET just got its biggest upgrade yet — twin releases bringing full OpenAPI 3.1 and 3.2 support. Beyond spec updates, Microsoft tuned performance and reliability, making API contract work faster and more robust across .NET projects.
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OpenAPI.NET just got its biggest upgrade yet — twin releases bringing full OpenAPI 3.1 and 3.2 support. Beyond spec updates, Microsoft tuned performance and reliability, making API contract work faster and more robust across .NET projects.
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Visual Studio Magazine
OpenAPI.NET Delivers Its 'Biggest Update Ever' With Twin v2 and v3 Releases -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft announced two new OpenAPI.NET releases that it describes as the library's biggest update ever, adding OpenAPI 3.1 and 3.2 support along with performance and reliability improvements.
⚡️ TDD in Prototyping: When Tests Don’t Pay Off
Not every prototype deserves a full TDD suite. The latest piece in the 'empirical test-after' series digs into when tests actually slow early-stage development and when skipping them makes sense. A sharp reminder that 'always TDD' isn’t a universal truth.
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Not every prototype deserves a full TDD suite. The latest piece in the 'empirical test-after' series digs into when tests actually slow early-stage development and when skipping them makes sense. A sharp reminder that 'always TDD' isn’t a universal truth.
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Empirical software prototyping
How do you add tests to a proof-of-concept? Should you?