New, Simpler Solution File Format
For years, you’ve worked with Visual Studio’s solution file (*.SLN) format, and while it’s a core part of your project organization, we know the experience hasn’t always been smooth. Whether you’ve been modifying, maintaining, or trying to re...
Make more sense of multithreaded debugging
Debugging complex programs often feels like navigating a labyrinth of threads and stack traces. The challenge of understanding thread behaviors and tracing issues can be daunting, leading to longer development times and increased frustration. But now, ...
Hashtag Jakarta EE #271
Hashtag Jakarta EE #271 Welcome to issue number two hundred and seventy-one of Hashtag Jakarta EE! I have just arrived home from Devnexus 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. The upcoming week, I will stay at home before going to JavaOne 2025 in Redwood Shores, ...
Devnexus 2025
Devnexus 2025 Devnexus 2025 is a wrap!. This conference, run by Atlanta Java User Group is one of my absolute favourite conferences. There is so much going on and the hallway track is so fun. It has to be with such an amazing speaker lineup. This year,...
Meet Open Regulatory Compliance at Embedded World 2025
Meet Open Regulatory Compliance at Embedded World 2025 Embedded systems are at the heart of modern industry, powering everything from automotive applications to industrial automation. But as software continues to define embedded technologies, new regul...
New Debugging and Profiling Features in Visual Studio (v17.13)
The latest Visual Studio update (v17.13) brings a strong set of debugging and profiling features designed to speed up troubleshooting, making it more efficient. With AI-driven features in this release, variable analysis and data inspection are smarter ...
Great new productivity features in Visual Studio
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that matter the most. In the latest version of Visual Studio, we’ve added some features and tweaks that aim to put a smile on your face and make you more productive. Here is a list of some of these, and if y...
Hashtag Jakarta EE #270
Hashtag Jakarta EE #270 Welcome to issue number two hundred and seventy of Hashtag Jakarta EE! While the work is being wrapped up on the TCK for Jakarta EE 11 Web Profile, we the planning for Jakarta EE 12 is entering a new stage. Jared Anderson, in h...
Boston Java Users 2025
Boston Java Users 2025 Boston Java Users was the last stop of my mini-tour of US East Coast JUGs. Quite a crowd gathered at Oracle’s premises in Burlington for pizza and tech talks. The event started with a lightning talk about LLMs by Srijha Kalyan....
Connecticut JUG 2025
Connecticut JUG 2025 The second stop on my US East JUG Tour was Connecticut JUG. Ryan Cuprak has been the JUG-Leader of this group since 2003 and is still going strong. This was their second in-person meeting since the pandemic. The location of the eve...
Catch issues before you commit to Git
Discovering issues with code changes after committing changes can be frustrating. Fortunately, Visual Studio offers a new feature that helps you catch potential problems early, improving your code quality. Visual Studio now includes a feature powered b...
Key Takeaways from the Cloud Native Java Survey
Key Takeaways from the Cloud Native Java Survey The Jakarta EE Working Group conducted the first-ever Cloud Native Java Survey between July 11, 2024 and August 23, 2024 to gather insights on popular Java SE versions, Jakarta EE, and MicroProfile usag...
