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VS Code C++ Extension Updates: 4x Faster Colorization & 3.5x Faster Project Startup
In the latest releases of the C++ Extension in Visual Studio Code, we have focused on performance improvements and stability. A fast, responsive, and reliable development environment is essential for maintaining productivity, especially in large and co...
2025-03-25 22:23
Boost Your CMake Development with Copilot Custom Instructions
Introduction Creating a new CMake project that uses unfamiliar libraries can be daunting and time-consuming. This blog post takes you along on my journey using Copilot to make this easier, and leveraging Custom Instructions to tailor Copilot responses....
2025-03-25 17:19
Exploring new .NET releases with Dev Containers
Learn how to set up and use dev containers for experimenting with new .NET releases. The post Exploring new .NET releases with Dev Containers appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-25 17:05
Xbox + .NET Aspire: Transforming Local Development Practices
Learn how the Xbox services team leveraged .NET Aspire to boost their team's productivity. The post Xbox + .NET Aspire: Transforming Local Development Practices appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-24 17:05
Our World, Moved by Java
2025-03-24 00:00
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Sign Up for the free Pure Virtual C++ 2025 Conference
Every year we run Pure Virtual C++: a free one-day virtual conference for the whole C++ community. Next month we’re doing it again! Sign-up for free to get access to our five live sessions and a host of pre-conference content. The live event will sta...
2025-03-21 11:34
C++ Dynamic Debugging: Full Debuggability for Optimized Builds
Over the past 5 years, we’ve had many incredible opportunities to engage with game developers. From AAA studios to indie developers, the passion for slashing iteration times is significant. Amidst all the fantastic feedback we’ve received for Visua...
2025-03-19 18:33
MSTest 3.8: Top 10 features to supercharge your .NET tests!
MSTest 3.8 is here! It's built on your feedback and packed with powerful new features to simplify and smooth your testing experience. The post MSTest 3.8: Top 10 features to supercharge your .NET tests! appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-19 17:05
.NET 10 Preview 2 is now available!
Find out about the new features in .NET 10 Preview 2 across the .NET runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, .NET MAUI, and more! The post .NET 10 Preview 2 is now available! appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-03-18 18:25
Optimizing Build Times with Build Insights: How Activision Cut Call of Duty’s Build Time by 50%
Slow build times are a major headache for developers, especially in large, complex C++ codebases like game engines. Every minute spent waiting on a build is time that could be used to refine features, resolve issues, or push development forward. Activi...
2025-03-18 13:51
The Arrival of Java 24
2025-03-18 00:00
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Python 3.14.0 alpha 6 is out
Here comes the penultimate alpha. https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-3140a6/ This is an early developer preview of Python 3.14 Major new features of the 3.14 series, compared to 3.13 Python 3.14 is still in development. This release, 3.14....
2025-03-14 17:27
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Visual Studio at GDC 2025
Join us in-person at Game Developers Conference 2025 with an in-depth look at how Visual Studio and GitHub Copilot can streamline your iteration workflow. Don’t miss the unveiling of our biggest C++ debugger update yet. Session Title: Accelerating ...
2025-03-14 17:07