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C# 14 – Exploring extension members
C# 14 introduces extension members. See how the `extension` syntax offers flexibility for extension authors and continuity for developers using extensions The post C# 14 – Exploring extension members appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-05-08 18:05
Why we built our startup in C#
Tracebit built their B2B SaaS security product using C#. The post Why we built our startup in C# appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-05-07 17:05
C++ Language Updates in MSVC in Visual Studio 2022 17.14
Introduction In this update, we continue the tradition of bucketing bugs into helpful categories for you all to filter through along with even more notes from the compiler team as to what, exactly, was fixed. This blog is also complemented by the recen...
2025-05-06 15:00
What’s New in vcpkg (April 2025)
This blog post summarizes changes to the vcpkg package manager as part of the 2025.04.09 registry release, 2025-03-22, 2025-04-01, and 2025-04-07 tool releases, as well as changes to vcpkg documentation throughout April. This release contains bug fixes...
2025-05-02 21:44
There’s a Linux File Explorer built into Visual Studio!?!
The Remote File Explorer in Visual Studio provides developers with a convenient way to browse, view, and edit files on remote machines—directly from within the IDE. It’s a powerful tool for managing remote environments without leaving your developm...
2025-05-01 15:44
VS Code C++ Extension 1.25 Release: Explain C++ symbols using Copilot & Customize recursive include paths
The 1.25 release of the C++ extension in Visual Studio Code introduces a new way to understand your code faster with GitHub Copilot-powered symbol summaries, as well as new customization options for recursive #include path processing. With these enhanc...
2025-04-30 23:31
Packaging and Publishing a .NET MAUI Library with GitHub Actions
In this post, learn how to setup a DevOps pipeline to build and publish a .NET MAUI library with GitHub Actions. The post Packaging and Publishing a .NET MAUI Library with GitHub Actions appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-04-30 17:05
Pure Virtual C++ 2025 is Tomorrow
Pure Virtual C++ is our free, one-day, virtual conference for the whole C++ community. It’s running live tomorrow, 30th April, from 14:00 to 16:30 UTC. The talks are: 14:00 UTC: Welcome to v1.0 of the meta::[[verse]]! with Inbal Levi 14:30 UTC: Prox...
2025-04-29 09:07
Set the default file encoding
Have you ever encountered unexpected issues due to file encoding when working in cross-platform environments? These frustrating problems can disrupt your workflow and consume valuable time. Visual Studio addresses these concerns with a new feature – ...
2025-04-28 14:50
Pure Virtual C++ 2025: Pre-Conference Videos
Pure Virtual C++ is our free, one-day, virtual conference for the whole C++ community. It is running on 30th April. The first half of our pre-conference videos is now available on YouTube. The videos are: MSVC C++23 Conformance Simplifying your Cross-P...
2025-04-23 18:46
Effortless adjustments with an adaptive paste
Find yourself needing to adjust pasted code to actually work in your project? Visual Studio 2022 introduces the capability to adapt your pasted code with Copilot to reduce the time you spend on making tedious changes. Streamline manual code modificatio...
2025-04-23 14:51
Building Real‑Time iOS Apps with SignalR: Introducing the Official Swift Client (Public Preview)
Introduction Until now, iOS developers who wanted real‑time, bi‑directional communication with SignalR had to rely on community‑built clients or roll their own Swift implementation—both of which introduced maintenance and compatibility headache...
2025-04-23 03:46
Introducing the AI Dev Gallery: Your Gateway to Local AI Development with .NET
Discover the new AI Dev Gallery, a Windows application that provides interactive local AI samples, easy model downloads, and source code export - all built with .NET AI building blocks. The post Introducing the AI Dev Gallery: Your Gateway to Local AI ...
2025-04-22 17:00
Preview 2 of the .NET AI Template Now Available
Preview 2 of the .NET AI Chat Web App template introduces support for .NET Aspire and Qdrant vector database integration, making it easier to create cloud-native AI-powered chat applications with custom data. The post Preview 2 of the .NET AI Template ...
2025-04-17 17:05
Toolbox Support for Explicit Assembly References in Windows Forms Out-of-Process Designer
Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 introduces a new feature that enhances the Windows Forms out-of-process designer experience for .NET Framework projects. This release brings Toolbox support for Explicit Assembly References, addressing a long-standing need...
2025-04-17 14:45
Build MCP Remote Servers with Azure Functions
Build AI-powered tools quickly using Azure Functions to create remote MCP servers that seamlessly integrate with GitHub Copilot and other LLM-based applications. The post Build MCP Remote Servers with Azure Functions appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-04-16 20:30
GitHub Copilot Highlights in Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 (Available Now)
Visual Studio 17.14 Preview 3 is now available! The GitHub Copilot experience in Visual Studio is continuously updated to provide the latest advancements in AI-assisted development. The following features and improvements have been recently released in...
2025-04-16 18:24
Join the .NET & C# Teams at Microsoft Build 2025
The countdown to Microsoft Build 2025 is on! Join us May 19-22 either in-person in Seattle or online and explore an exciting lineup of .NET and C# content, including sessions on AI integration, app modernization, and the latest language features. The p...
2025-04-15 18:45
Pure Virtual C++ 2025: Full Schedule
Pure Virtual C++ is our free, one-day, virtual conference for the whole C++ community. This year, it is running on the 30th April. We’re pleased to announce the schedule of live talks: 14:00 UTC: Welcome to v1.0 of the meta::[[verse]]! with Inbal Lev...
2025-04-15 12:15
.NET 10 Preview 3 is now available!
Find out about the new features in .NET 10 Preview 3 across the .NET runtime, SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, C#, .NET MAUI, and more! The post .NET 10 Preview 3 is now available! appeared first on .NET Blog.
2025-04-10 20:46